agape
1- with the mouth wide open, as in wonder, surprise, or eagerness: We stood there agape at the splendor.
- wide open: his mouth agape.
Origin of agape
1agape
2- the love of God or Christ for humankind.
- the love of Christians for other persons, corresponding to the love of God for humankind.
- unselfish love of one person for another without sexual implications; brotherly love.
- love feast(defs 1, 2).
Origin of agape
2Related Words for agape
open, yawning, ajar, confounded, overwhelmed, shocked, astonished, awestruck, staringExamples from the Web for agape
Historical Examples of agape
Every eye was on her, and in the wide circle around every mouth was agape.
The ScapegoatHall Caine
Around this tomb we shall hold the 'Agape' upon the anniversary of his birthday.
The Martyr of the CatacombsAnonymous
The poor man stared at me in silence, agape with perplexity.
OverdueHarry Collingwood
She led the way as she spoke, and the country people followed her, all agape.
The Beth BookSarah Grand
Then he went his way, leaving Wellington red, agape and perplexed.
Excuse Me!Rupert Hughes
agape
- (esp of the mouth) wide open
- very surprised, expectant, or eager, esp as indicated by a wide open mouth
Word Origin for agape
Agape
- Christian love, esp as contrasted with erotic love; charity
- a communal meal in the early Church taken in commemoration of the Last Supper; love feast
Word Origin for Agape
Word Origin and History for agape
c.1600, from Greek agape "brotherly love, charity," from agapan "greet with affection, love," of unknown origin. Agape was used by early Christians for their "love feast" held in connection with the Lord's Supper. In modern use, often in simpler sense of "Christian love" (1856, frequently opposed to eros as "carnal or sensual love").