ravishing

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'extrêmement beau ou attirant, souvent de manière frappante ou captivante.

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.

   Éblouissant de beauté

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeautifulbreathtakingcaptivatingdazzlingenchantingexquisitegorgeouslovelyradiantstunning

   Antonymesdisgustinghideoushomelyplainrepulsiverevoltinguglyunappealingunattractiveunsightly

• Verbe désuet signifiant emporter de force ou ravir, ou encore remplir d'un vif ravissement (aujourd'hui rare et littéraire).

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.

   Violer

   • 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.

   Synonymesabuseassaultdefileforcemolestrapeviolate

2. To fill with intense delightC2formal

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

   enchanter

   • 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.

   Synonymesbewitchcaptivatecharmdelightenchantenraptureentranceoverjoythrilltransport

   Antonymesdisgustoffendrepelrepulse