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Meaning
The word "agape" can function as an adjective or an adverb. It generally means to be wide open, especially in surprise or wonder. When someone is "agape," they are typically astonished or in awe, their mouth open in astonishment.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms
- Astonished
- Amazed
- Awestruck
- Flabbergasted
- Stunned
Antonyms
- Unmoved
- Indifferent
- Impassive
- Unimpressed
- Unaffected
Etymology
The word "agape" comes from the Greek "agapē," which refers to a kind of love or affection but in the context of being open-mouthed, it derives from the Old English "agan," meaning to gape or open wide.
Examples
- She stood agape at the breathtaking view from the mountain's summit.
- The children were agape with excitement as they watched the magician perform tricks.
- His mouth fell agape as he heard the astonishing news.
- The audience sat agape, transfixed by the performer’s incredible talent.