Ravishing
['rævɪʃɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ravish
(a.) Rapturous; transporting.
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Examples
- For example, these ravishing ear-rings and this necklace so superb to correspond, were what one called a love-gift. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- No tint could be more ravishing, no lustre more superb. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- It's for Belle, of course, George always sends her some, but these are altogether ravishing, cried Annie, with a great sniff. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- To one of them I owe my knowledge and my proofs--I repeat it, estimable lady--proofs--of the ravishing little family history I go to commence. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- It is ravishing! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Your head is all I could ask, for that white bonnet with the rose is quite ravishing. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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