How to Say “Rapturous” in Italian

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estatico
/esˈta.ti.ko/
The English word 'rapturous' is translated into Italian as estatico.
The adjective estatico is used to describe someone or something that is full of rapture. You can also use the adjective estasiante to describe something that causes rapture or ecstasy.
Meaning: being full of rapture (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

The form of the adjective changes based on gender and number: estatica is the feminine singular, estatici is the masculine plural and estatiche is the feminine plural.

How do you pronounce it?

estatico is pronounced /esˈta.ti.ko/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Did you know?

  • The word estatico is closely linked to the concept of 'il rapimento', which can mean both a spiritual rapture and a literal kidnapping.
  • While 'rapturous' in English often describes a person's reaction, in Italian, estatico can also describe a person who is completely motionless, as if in a trance.
  • The word estatico shares a root with the English word 'ecstasy'. Both originate from the Greek word for 'standing outside oneself'.

Examples in context

  • Sono completamente rapito da questo spettacolo!
    I'm completely enraptured by this show!
  • Oggi sono nell'estasi più completa dopo aver ricevuto questa fantastica notizia!
    Today I'm in the most complete ecstasy after receiving this fantastic news!
  • Gli ho raccontato della promozione e sembrava assolutamente estasiato!
    I told him about the promotion, and he seemed absolutely ecstatic!
  • Il pubblico era estatico durante il concerto.
    The audience was rapturous during the concert.
  • Ha un sorriso estatico sul volto.
    She has a rapturous smile on her face.
  • Il poeta descrive un momento estatico.
    The poet describes a rapturous moment.

Example conversation

Martina and Lorenzo are talking about a painting at a gallery.

  1. Martina

    Guarda questo quadro, è incredibile!
    Look at this painting, it's incredible!
  2. Lorenzo

    Sì, mi sento quasi estatico a guardarlo.
    Yes, I feel almost rapturous looking at it.
  3. Martina

    Hai ragione, i colori sono magici.
    You're right, the colors are magical.
  4. Lorenzo

    È l'opera più bella di tutta la mostra.
    It is the most beautiful work in the whole exhibition.

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