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She made a ravishing corpse.
Ronald Firbank

Meaning of "ravishing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RAVISHING

ravishing  [ˈrævɪʃɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAVISHING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ravishing is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RAVISHING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of ravishing in the English dictionary

The definition of ravishing in the dictionary is delightful; lovely; entrancing.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAVISHING


astonishing
əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ
diminishing
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ
distinguishing
dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
finishing
ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ
fishing
ˈfɪʃɪŋ
flourishing
ˈflʌrɪʃɪŋ
fly-fishing
ˈflaɪˌfɪʃɪŋ
languishing
ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
nonvanishing
nɒnˈvænɪʃɪŋ
nourishing
ˈnʌrɪʃɪŋ
overfishing
ˌəʊvəˈfɪʃɪŋ
phishing
ˈfɪʃɪŋ
photofinishing
ˌfəʊtəʊˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ
publishing
ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ
punishing
ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ
refurbishing
riːˈfɜːbɪʃɪŋ
sportfishing
ˈspɔːtˌfɪʃɪŋ
swishing
ˈswɪʃɪŋ
well-wishing
ˈwelˌwɪʃɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAVISHING

ravening
raveningly
ravenlike
Ravenna
ravenous
ravenously
ravenousness
raver
ravigote
ravigotte
ravin
ravine
raving
ravingly
ravings
ravioli
ravish
ravisher
ravishingly
ravishment

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAVISHING

anything
blushing
bushing
crashing
crushing
Cushing
dashing
desktop publishing
flashing
flushing
gushing
ice fishing
lashing
Pershing
pushing
refreshing
slashing
smashing
thrashing
trout fishing
washing

Synonyms and antonyms of ravishing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RAVISHING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «ravishing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of ravishing

Translation of «ravishing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAVISHING

Find out the translation of ravishing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ravishing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ravishing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

令人陶醉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

deslumbrante
570 millions of speakers

English

ravishing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुंदर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ساحر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

восхитительно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arrebatadora
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আনন্দজনক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ravissante
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mengagumkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hinreißend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

魅惑的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

매혹적
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyenengake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hiếp dâm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அழகியான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोहक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

büyüleyici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incantevole
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

porywający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чудово
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

răpitor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γοητευτικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oorweldigende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hänförande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

henrivende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ravishing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAVISHING»

The term «ravishing» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.415 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAVISHING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ravishing

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2 QUOTES WITH «RAVISHING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ravishing.
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Ronald Firbank
She made a ravishing corpse.
2
Tina Louise
I don't think I was ravishing, but I think I was pretty.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAVISHING»

Discover the use of ravishing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ravishing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ravishing Maidens: Writing Rape in Medieval French ...
In this study of sexual violence and rape in French medieval literature and law, Kathryn Gravdal examines an array of famous works never before analyzed in connection with sexual violence.
Kathryn Gravdal, 2011
2
Ravishing the Heiress
Millicent understands the terms of her arranged marriage all too well.
Sherry Thomas, 2012
3
Ravishing in Red
The first novel in a magnificent new quartet of historical romance Audrianna Kelmsleigh is unattached, independent-and armed.
Madeline Hunter, 2010
4
Ravishing: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Familiar Quotations Ravishing ndash; CharmCharm is the ability to make someone think that both of you are quite wonderful.ndash;AnonymousThe power of habit and the charm of novelty are the two adverse forces which explain the follies of ...
‎2008
5
Tales of the Rose Tree: Ravishing Rhododendrons and Their ...
And it is here related with consummate skill by Jane Brown, an English garden writer."--BOOK JACKET.
Jane Brown, 2004
6
The Ravishing of Lady May: An Erotic Novel in the Court of ...
She still has her innocence-but not for much longer.
Charlotte Lovejoy, 2011
7
Ravishing Tradition: Cultural Forces and Literary History
At once using and critiquing contemporary literary and cultural theory, this eloquent book shows why tradition continues to be of compelling interest and importance.
Daniel Cottom, 1996
8
McClairen's Isle: The Ravishing One: A Loveswept Historical ...
In the third chapter of Connie Brockway’s exquisite Highland trilogy, a notorious temptress discovers that nothing settles an old score like true love.
Connie Brockway, 2010
9
The Ravishing of Lol Stein
She arranges a rendezvous for her friend Tatiana and Tatiana’s lover. She arranges to spy on them. And then, she goes one step further . . . From the Trade Paperback edition.
Marguerite Duras, 2013
10
Downtown Chic: Designing Your Dream Home: From Wreck to ...
Offers practical advice and decorating tips for renovating a home using the before and after shots of ten projects as a guide.
Robert Novogratz, Cortney Novogratz, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAVISHING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ravishing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Saul review – virtuoso, ravishing, one of Glyndebourne's finest shows
Saul review – virtuoso, ravishing, one of Glyndebourne's finest shows. 4 / 5 stars. Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes Barrie Kosky's first show for the company ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Gould Piano Trio/Fulgoni review – a ravishing outing for a rare …
Harpist Gabriella dell'Olio joined the lineup for Ravel's Introduction and Allegro, all sunshine and air, but his Piano Trio stood out in a ravishing performance by ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
La Monte Young at Dia Chelsea: ravishing opening salvo from a …
La Monte Young at Dia Chelsea: ravishing opening salvo from a minimalist ... especially since Saturday night's ravishing opening concert by Young's Just Alap ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
4
Lana WWE Rumors: Rusev Crashes Interview, 'Ravishing Russian …
The storyline split with Lana and Rusev hit its climax this week as the Bulgarian Brute crashed the Ravishing Russian's interview and was told, "It's over." Like Us ... «Sports World News, Jun 15»
5
Rusev & Lana Split WWE Rumors: Bulgarian Brute Continues To …
Lana also took to her Twitter account to compare Dolph Ziggler's kindness to Rusev's bullying tactics to further the storyline of The Showoff and The Ravishing ... «Sports World News, Jun 15»
6
Hannibal, series 3, episode 1, Sky Living, review: 'ravishing'
Gourmet serial killer thriller Hannibal (Sky Living) was back for a third series. We'd last seen flesh-eating anti-hero Dr Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) winning ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
7
Exaudi/James Weeks review – intricate, subtle and sonically ravishing
Exaudi/James Weeks review – intricate, subtle and sonically ravishing. 5 / 5 stars. Christ Church, Spitalfields, London. Weeks and his eight-part choir bring ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
8
'Mad Max: Fury Road' Review: Remodeled, Ravishing and Joyously …
Almost four decades ago George Miller's raw, unheralded “Mad Max” gave the movie medium a new genre, the post-apocalyptic road film, and a startling new ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
9
6 Ravishing Radish Recipes Creating Delightful Spring Dishes
... Radishes, Scallions, and Chicken With Asian-Style “Chimichurri” to Pesto, Radish, and Sea Salt Crostini. Keep reading to discover 6 ravishing radish recipes! «The Cheat Sheet, Apr 15»
10
Ravishing in red! Ivanka Trump strikes a memorable pose in …
The 33-year-old businesswoman was ravishing in a red mermaid gown as she cosied up to her businessman husband, Jared Kushner, on the red carpet on ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»

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