Entzücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entzücken" is mainly used as verb meaning "to delight", "to enchant" or "to charm". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Entzücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: entzücken
Simple past: entzückte
Participle: entzückt

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regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Entzücken
Plural: die Entzückungen

Meanings of "Entzücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Cause great pleasure or delight"

"Entzücken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To cause great pleasure or delight to someone."
Translation(s): to delight, to enchant, to charm, to thrill
Synonym(s): begeistern, erfreuen, entzücken
Antonym(s): langweilen, enttäuschen
Related word(s): Freude, Vergnügen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Musik hat das Publikum entzückt.The music delighted the audience.
Das Lächeln des Babys entzückte alle Anwesenden.The baby's smile enchanted everyone present.
Der Sonnenuntergang entzückte die Touristen.The sunset thrilled the tourists.

2.) "State of great pleasure or delight"

"Entzücken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A state of great pleasure or delight."
Translation(s): delight, enchantment, rapture, ecstasy
Synonym(s): Freude, Vergnügen
Antonym(s): Langeweile, Enttäuschung
Related word(s): Begeisterung, Glück

📝 Some usage examples:

Ihr Gesichtsausdruck war pures Entzücken.Her facial expression was pure delight.
Das Entzücken über das Geschenk war groß.The delight over the gift was great.
Sein Entzücken war nicht zu übersehen.His delight was unmistakable.

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