rapturous

Example Sentences

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Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is a soaring, achingly romantic tribute to the rapturous feeling of reading a great book, tearing through every page in a single afternoon.

From Salon

There was rapturous applause and tears as Rachel's family discovered their much loved sister, friend and mum is coming home a winner.

From BBC

In the Saudi capital Riyadh in May, we watched how his major speech on his first foreign trip of his second term met a rapturous reception.

From BBC

He was given a rapturous reception when he emerged to the sound of The Stone Roses' iconic track 'I Am the Resurrection' and he left the arena to even bigger roars.

From BBC

Khawaja made only six before chopping on off Tongue, departing to a rapturous ovation and performing a sajdah in front of the pavilion.

From BBC