1. a feeling of intense delight or ecstasy
Usage: literary
2. the act of carrying someone away by force
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The audience watched in ravishment as the ballet dancer performed her solo.
• She felt a sense of ravishment upon seeing the sunset over the mountains.
• The music filled him with such ravishment that he forgot all his troubles.
• The beauty of the garden caused complete ravishment in all who visited.
• His ravishment at the news was evident from his joyful expression.