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agape.

In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/əˈɡeɪp/UK, US
  1. In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.

  2. Wide open.

Where this word comes from

From a- + gape. First known use by John Milton in Paradise Lost (1667).

adv/əˈɡeɪp/UK, US
  1. In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

  2. Open wide.

Where this word comes from

From a- + gape. First known use by John Milton in Paradise Lost (1667).

noun/əˈɡɑː.peɪ//ˈæɡ.ɑˌpeɪ//ˈæɡ.ə.pi//ˈæɡ.əˌpeɪ/
  1. The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.

    uncountable
  2. Spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.

    uncountable
  3. A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the Eucharist.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἀγάπη (agápē).

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