Definition of "raptures" [raptures]

• Plural form of rapture. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rapture. (verb)

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• "It really is extraordinary to see three generations of the same family in raptures of joy watching him perform both old and new stuff."
• "In need of a light moment before my final assault on the Booker longlist reviews over the next few days and before shortlist day on Thursday, I was in raptures to find a copy of the latest edition of Pippi Longstocking in the post from Oxford University Press with illustrations by Lauren Child."
• "You can guess I'm going to be in raptures, it will certainly make my top ten of the year."