agape

English

/əˈɡeɪp/, /ɑˈɡɑː.peɪ/, /ˈɑɡɑːˌpeɪ/, /ˈæɡəpiː/, /ˈæɡəpeɪ/

adj

Definitions

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

Etymology

Prefix from English gape.

Origin

English

gape

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Cognates and derived terms

agapeic English
agapeist English
agapeistic English
agapism English
agapist English
agapistic English
gape English
gape seed English
gape-mouthed English
gapeline English
gaper English
gapest English
gapeth English
gapeworm English
gaping English
gapy English
gapen Middle English