agape

Definition of agape

Adjectives

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
"we stood there agape with wonder"
"with mouth agape"
Synonyms:
gaping
open, opened
used of mouth or eyes

Nouns

(Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind
Type of:
love
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature)
Synonyms:
agape love
Type of:
love
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship
Synonyms:
love feast
Type of:
religious ceremony, religious ritual
a ceremony having religious meaning

Vocabulary Lists for agape

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
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Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage - Chapters 1 -6 »(668 words)
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Words that contain agape

agape love