agape meaning

UK US /əˈɡeɪp/ 2 syllables

agape (adjective): with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe.

agape has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

agape as an adjective

  1. with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
    • the gaping audience
    • we stood there agape with wonder
    • with mouth agape

    Synonyms: gaping

    Similar: open

agape as a noun

  1. (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind

    Type of: love

  2. selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature)

    Synonyms: agape love

    Type of: love

  3. a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship

    Synonyms: love feast

    Type of: religious ceremony

How to pronounce agape

agape is pronounced /əˈɡeɪp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with agape

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AG · words ending in PE · 5-letter words

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