a·gape 1 ( -g p , -g p)adv. & adj. 1. In a state of wonder or amazement, as with the mouth wide open. 2. Wide open. |
a·ga·pe 2 (ä-gäp, äg-p )n. 1. Christianity Love as revealed in Jesus, seen as spiritual and selfless and a model for humanity. 2. Love that is spiritual, not sexual, in its nature. 3. Christianity In the early Christian Church, the love feast accompanied by Eucharistic celebration. [Greek agap  , love.] |
agape
Adjective
1. (of the mouth) wide open
2. (of a person) very surprised
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | agape - (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind Christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches love - a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love" |
| 2. | agape - selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature) love - a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love" | |
| 3. | agape - a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship religious ceremony, religious ritual - a ceremony having religious meaning | |
| Adj. | 1. | agape - with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe; "the gaping audience"; "we stood there agape with wonder"; "with mouth agape" |
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