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Definition of rapture : 1. A seizing by violence; a hurrying along; rapidity with violence.
2. A spasm; a fit; a syncope; delirium.
3. The state or condition of being rapt, or carried away from one's self by agreeable excitement; violence of a pleasing passion; extreme joy or pleasure; ecstasy.
4. To transport with excitement; to enrapture.

Synonyms:

hug drug, elysium, deification, tape drive, ardor, eagerness, excitement, tape transport, heaven, felicity, intensity, warmth, transferral, buoyancy, zeal, fervency, enthusiasm, inspiration, conveyance, seventh heaven, exaltation, raptus, paradise, earnestness, enchantment, fervor, devotion, apotheosis, happy, elation, passion, transportation, beatitude, transport, grief, cloud nine, shipping, disco biscuit, vehemence, rhapsody, jubilation, frenzy, extravagance, cristal, fanaticism, pain, glory, go, ictus, seizure, transfer

consideration, interest, heedfulness, engrossment, absorption, immersion, entrancement, diligence, caution, care, regardfulness, notice, intentness, watchfulness, attention, concentration, enrapture, concern, mindfulness, scrutiny, observation, attentiveness, alertness, fascination

delight, happiness, euphoria, agreeability, complaisance, gaiety, brightness, entertainment, contentment, exhilaration, joy, enjoyment, pleasure, jollity, bliss, gladness, ecstasy, gratification, amusement, sunniness, satisfaction, joyfulness, well-being, enthrallment, cheer, bonniness, cheerfulness, relish

Usage examples:

• The thought was rapture; she laughed to herself and at herself for being so happy. - "The Front Yard", Constance Fenimore Woolson.
• She had smiled in answer to Pierre's murmured rapture; she now took his arm. - "The Front Yard", Constance Fenimore Woolson.
• Off came his hat instantly so I could catch a glimpse of the fascinating frost over his temples, and with a positive sigh of rapture he subsided into the seat beside me. - "The Melting of Molly", Maria Thompson Daviess.