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Rapt vs. Wrapped
Rapt
/ræpt/Examples:
She listened to the music in rapt attention.The audience was rapt by the compelling performance.His rapt expression demonstrated his fascination.
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Wrapped
/ˌræpt/Examples:
The gift was beautifully wrapped with shiny paper.She felt wrapped in warmth and love on her birthday.His words were wrapped in a veil of sophistication.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Wrapped has to do with covering something as you would with a gift or an object.
- Rapt is associated with being completely absorbed and is often used in emotional or mental contexts.
- Remember wrapped with the idea of hands wrapping a package.
- Think of rapt as attention being captured or wrapped up in something intriguing.
- If someone is wrapped in clothing, they are covered; if someone is rapt, they are engrossed or fascinated.
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