ravishingly

Meanings

• adjective

  Adjective used to describe something or someone that is extremely beautiful or attractive.

  - "The sunset was ravishingly beautiful."
  - "Her ravishingly red dress turned heads everywhere."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ravishingly
ravine , grave , cave , wave

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Variants

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ravishing , ravishingly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ravir' meaning 'to be carried away' or 'to enchant'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ravishingly' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Heathcliff is described as having a 'ravishing' appearance.

3. The term 'ravishingly beautiful' was used to describe the scenery in the 1968 film '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Beauty: A set of qualities, perceptions, or skills that are pleasing to the senses or mind.

2. Aesthetics: The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially the arts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ravishingly' is often used to describe the beauty of nature or the allure of a character. It can also be used figuratively to describe something that is extremely impressive or captivating.

How to Memorize "ravishingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful scene, such as a sunset or a garden in full bloom, and associate the word 'ravishingly' with that image.
   - Visualize the word 'ravishingly' written out in beautiful, flowing script.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ravishingly' with words like 'gorgeous', 'stunning', or 'breathtaking'.
   - Think of the feeling you get when you see something truly beautiful or captivating and associate that feeling with the word 'ravishingly'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as a rhyme or acronym, to help remember the meaning and pronunciation of the word 'ravishingly'.
   - Use the first letter of each word in the definition to create a memorable phrase, such as 'R - Reveals Attractiveness Very Intensely Shining Handsomely'.

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