agape

1 of 2

adjective or adverb

ə-ˈgāp

also -ˈgap

: wide open : gaping

with mouth agape

: being in a state of wonder

stood agape before the gothic cathedral

agape

2 of 2

noun

aga·pe ä-ˈgä-(ˌ)pā How to pronounce agape (audio)

ˈä-gə-ˌpā

: love feast

: love sense 4a

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective or adverb

The president was in awe throughout, and captured by Chronicle photographer Larry Tiscornia with his mouth agape like a tourist.

Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 Mouth agape for focus, a boy named Eduardo Paz Lujan vigorously outlined his dotted circle three times, then lifted his marker and smiled at his work.

oregonlive, 9 July 2022 Nonetheless, Coontz said, sometime in the 20th century, there arose a cultural ideal that the moment of a proposal should be surprising—picture a man presenting a ring to a woman whose mouth is agape and whose hands are on her cheeks.

Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2022 The young bowlers’ choreography is enough to leave their teammates’ mouths agape.

Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 Fans lucky enough to get access mingle among the cars, mouths agape and phone cameras at the ready as mechanics prepare the open-wheel missiles for the three-hour battle ahead.

Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 1 June 2022 Of course, police also found Charles and Oliver, agape in the room at her side.

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 May 2022 In another conversation, a stranger sent a message to a Russian mother saying her son was dead, alongside a photo showing a man's body in the dirt -- face grimacing and mouth agape.

Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2022 Lupita Nyong’o was seated behind Smith; the agape attention in her face was all but audible.

New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective or adverb

a- entry 1 + gape entry 1

Noun

borrowed from Late Latin agapē, borrowed from Greek agápē "brotherly love," back-formation from agapân "to regard with affection, be fond of, be contented (with)" or agapázein "to welcome warmly," perhaps from a base *aga-pā- "lavish protection, attention or affection (on)," literally, "protect greatly," going back to Indo-European *m̥ǵh₂- "large, great" + *peh₂- "protect" — more at much entry 1, fur entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective Or Adverb

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	agape
释义	agape 1 of 2 adjective or adverb ə-ˈgāp also -ˈgap 1 : wide open : gaping with mouth agape 2 : being in a state of wonder stood agape before the gothic cathedral agape 2 of 2 noun aga·pe ä-ˈgä-(ˌ)pā ˈä-gə-ˌpā 1 : love feast 2 : love sense 4a Synonyms Adjective or adverb agog anticipant anticipatory expectant See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adjective or adverb The president was in awe throughout, and captured by Chronicle photographer Larry Tiscornia with his mouth agape like a tourist. Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 Mouth agape for focus, a boy named Eduardo Paz Lujan vigorously outlined his dotted circle three times, then lifted his marker and smiled at his work. oregonlive, 9 July 2022 Nonetheless, Coontz said, sometime in the 20th century, there arose a cultural ideal that the moment of a proposal should be surprising—picture a man presenting a ring to a woman whose mouth is agape and whose hands are on her cheeks. Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2022 The young bowlers’ choreography is enough to leave their teammates’ mouths agape. Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 Fans lucky enough to get access mingle among the cars, mouths agape and phone cameras at the ready as mechanics prepare the open-wheel missiles for the three-hour battle ahead. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 1 June 2022 Of course, police also found Charles and Oliver, agape in the room at her side. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 May 2022 In another conversation, a stranger sent a message to a Russian mother saying her son was dead, alongside a photo showing a man's body in the dirt -- face grimacing and mouth agape. Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2022 Lupita Nyong’o was seated behind Smith; the agape attention in her face was all but audible. New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective or adverb a- entry 1 + gape entry 1 Noun borrowed from Late Latin agapē, borrowed from Greek agápē "brotherly love," back-formation from agapân "to regard with affection, be fond of, be contented (with)" or agapázein "to welcome warmly," perhaps from a base aga-pā- "lavish protection, attention or affection (on)," literally, "protect greatly," going back to Indo-European m̥ǵh₂- "large, great" + peh₂- "protect" — more at much entry 1, fur entry 1 First Known Use Adjective Or Adverb 1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition agape adjective ə-ˈgāp : having the mouth open in wonder, surprise, or shock He stood there with mouth agape.* agape adjective as in watchful having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something at the sound of the sleigh bells the children were all agape, waiting for Santa to appear Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance watchful eager agog expectant anticipatory enthusiastic openmouthed anticipant anxious impatient open-eyed breathless athirst restless vigilant raring alert restive antsy Antonyms & Near Antonyms indifferent unmoved apathetic uninterested unconcerned unimpressed
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agape

adjective or adverb

noun

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Example Sentences

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