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agape

/A/'g/A/p/eI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

    noun.feeling

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.feeling

    Synonyms agape love

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.act

    Synonyms love feast

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. The love feast of the primitive Christians, being a meal partaken of in connection with the communion.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. Gaping, as with wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

    adj.all

    Examples
    We stood there agape with wonder.
    With mouth agape.
    Synonyms gaping

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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