NYT Dictionary

RAPTLY

/ɹˈæptli/
AdverbRAPT-lyrapt-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

in a rapt manner

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English rapt Middle English -ly English -ly English raptly From rapt + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

intentlymindfully

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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