ravishing

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das außerordentlich schön oder anziehend ist und oft betörend oder überwältigend wirkt.

Describes someone or something that is extremely beautiful or attractive, often in a way that is stunning or captivating.

1. Stunningly beautifulB2formal

   Extremely attractive or delightful, often used to describe a person's appearance.

   Umwerfend schön

   • She looked absolutely ravishing in her evening gown.
   • The bride was a ravishing sight as she walked down the aisle.
   • He couldn't take his eyes off her ravishing smile.

   Synonymebeautifulbreathtakingcaptivatingdazzlingenchantingexquisitegorgeouslovelyradiantstunning

   Antonymedisgustinghideoushomelyplainrepulsiverevoltinguglyunappealingunattractiveunsightly

• Veralteter und literarischer Ausdruck dafür, jemanden mit Gewalt zu ergreifen und fortzuschleppen (besonders sexuelle Gewalt) oder jemanden in starke Begeisterung zu versetzen.

An archaic verb meaning to seize and carry off by force, or to fill with intense delight (now rare and literary).

1. To rape or sexually assaultC2formal

   To force someone to engage in sexual intercourse against their will.

   Vergewaltigen

   • The historical account described how the invaders would ravish the women of the conquered city.
   • The novel depicted the brutal act of ravishing the innocent.
   • The court case dealt with the crime of ravishing a minor.

   Synonymeabuseassaultdefileforcemolestrapeviolate

2. To fill with intense delightC2formal

   To fill someone with intense joy, pleasure, or enchantment; to captivate.

   Entzücken

   • The beauty of the sunset ravished her senses.
   • The audience was ravished by the orchestra's performance.
   • He was ravished by the exquisite taste of the wine.

   Synonymebewitchcaptivatecharmdelightenchantenraptureentranceoverjoythrilltransport

   Antonymedisgustoffendrepelrepulse