Thesaurus results for RAVISH

ravish

verb

ˈra-vish

Definition of ravish

as in to delight

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza

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as in to violate

to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent invaders guilty of murdering and ravishing villagers

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Recent Examples of ravish The ravishing dress was accessorized by equally astonishing Bulgari diamonds. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Del Toro’s dark, ravishing fantasy set in Francoist Spain — which had taken years to finance and produce, endured a brutal production and emerged from post barely in time — was the last film to screen in competition at that year’s festival. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026 From there, the scene jumps to Milan, where Andy and Miranda are seen attending myriad fashion shows and wearing a series of ravishing getups, all soundtracked once again by Madonna’s 1990 hit. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 In their ravishing film, a towheaded James Wilby plays Maurice Hall, an Oxford man who falls in love with his best friend, Clive Durham (Hugh Grant, in an early breakout role). — Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ravish

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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Definition of delight

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Judge Sullivan concluded in his June 25 decision to order Blanche to release more information or explain himself that Blanche had likely violated the transparency law.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Guests were reportedly required to sign nondisclosure agreements before receiving any event details (although the NDAs were said not to have included any penalties for violating the terms).

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of violate

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Making price info less accessible The order to be voted on later this month includes a few other changes that will please ISPs and their lobby groups.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Oviedo residents turned out by the hundreds for the sunny afternoon of crowd-pleasing contests and down-home edibles at tiny booths lining a grassy lot next to the Meat World parking lot.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

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The world was enraptured by Kennedy and Bessette (portrayed on the series by Sarah Pidgeon), who were constantly trailed by the paparazzi and scrutinized by the tabloid media.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
The show has enraptured New York, drawing rave reviews, nine Tony nominations, including best revival of a musical, and starry attendees, including Zendaya, Ian McKellen and Hugh Jackman.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026

Definition of enrapture

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The Vesuvius disaster and its immense human toll continue to fascinate historians and the public millennia later.

— Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.

— Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of fascinate

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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026
The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of satisfy

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The country was playing in the World Cup for just the third time and the run enchanted a nation that is normally far more interested in hockey than the pitch.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Ideal for a wedding or black-tie gala, Hannah Bronfman’s twisty updo and face-framing tendrils are sure to enchant.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of enchant

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