RAVISHING Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

ravishing 1 of 2

adjective

ˈra-vi-shiŋ

Definition of ravishing

as in beautiful

very pleasing to look at the hotel offers rooms with a ravishing view of the ocean

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ravishing

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verb

present participle of ravish

as in violating

to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent invaders guilty of murdering and ravishing villagers

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as in pleasing

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza

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Recent Examples of ravishing

Adjective

Monroe went from notable to notorious when, in 1952, journalist Aline Mosby first reported that a pinup calendar—featuring a ravishing blonde nude spread across red velvet—was in fact a photograph of the burgeoning star. — Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026 The budget on the gowns and sets must have been prodigious, or the below-the-line folks were just crafty, because this is a visually ravishing movie. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026

Verb

Del Toro’s dark, ravishing fantasy set in Francoist Spain — which had taken years to finance and produce, endured a brutal production and emerged from post barely in time — was the last film to screen in competition at that year’s festival. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026 From there, the scene jumps to Milan, where Andy and Miranda are seen attending myriad fashion shows and wearing a series of ravishing getups, all soundtracked once again by Madonna’s 1990 hit. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ravishing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravishing

Adjective

Arguably, the most beautiful version of this trend right now is the love-layers cut.

— Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
The meltwater pouring off Bråsvellbreen like waterfalls, though breathtakingly beautiful, was another sobering reminder of the consequences of global warming.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Verb

The Seoul Central District Court convicted Han, widow of church founder Sun Myung Moon, of violating the political funds act, bribery and embezzling church funds, the court said in a statement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
The bill also increases the maximum penalties for violating local fireworks ordinances to $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second offense and $5,000 for each additional offense within five years of the first.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of violating

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Use them as a crowd-pleasing topper for a hearty winter salad with pomegranate, kale, fennel, and walnuts.

— Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
Wrestlers having legitimate issues backstage has led to multiple feuds that people-pleasing AEW President Tony Khan could not control.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleasing

Adjective

The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
McGraw gave a lovely tribute to Parton via social media this week.

— David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovely

Verb

Baltimore police officer Daniel Oxendine has been arrested and charged with raping a woman while on duty.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Swalwell, 45, suspended his campaign for governor of California in April after multiple women accused him of inappropriate behavior ranging from sending lewd, unwanted messages to drugging, raping and choking them.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of raping

Verb

Remmick, Jimmy Crystal and Larry Lamb share an unrelenting desire to entertain, whether performing music outside a juke joint, indulging amusement with graphic violence or delighting the British reading public with scandal and drama.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The developers masterfully introduce these wrinkles in each world, giving players a chance to master them, while also delighting players with amazing levels, where Emi faces the unexpected.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of delighting

Adjective

My suite was on the second floor and included a separate living room and a gorgeous sun room with the best views in the house.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
This past week saw the release of nearly half an hour of gorgeous gameplay from Grand Theft Auto 6, followed by a number of interviews and features about aspects of the game.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Verb

Dad is an abusive alcoholic, prone to berating and even assaulting his daughter in front of guests, of which Vangelio is currently the only one.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
The man is being charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle, obstructing a peace officer and assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, according to Windsor Police.

— Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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