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rapturous Antonyms

Opposite of rapturous

Pinning down the opposite of rapturous requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure, joy, or enthusiasm.

Usage Example

"The visiting orchestra received a sorrowful ovation from the audience at the end of the symphony."

Strongest
sorrowful
miserable
joyless
Strong
apathetic
despondent
unenthusiastic
lukewarm
indifferent

Similar words to rapturous

Words similar to rapturous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ecstatic
euphoric
elated
exultant
jubilant
overjoyed
rhapsodic
blissful
See all synonyms of rapturous

• Nearby Words

raptly
raptor
rapture
rapturous
rapturously
rare
rarefied

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rapturous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rapturous
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