English adjective: agape | |||
1. | agape with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe | ||
Samples | The gaping audience. We stood there agape with wonder. With mouth agape. | ||
Synonyms | gaping | ||
Similar | open, opened | ||
Antonyms | shut, closed | ||
English noun: agape | |||
1. | agape (feeling) (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind | ||
Broader (hypernym) | love | ||
Domain category | Christian theology | ||
2. | agape (feeling) selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature) | ||
Synonyms | agape love | ||
Broader (hypernym) | love | ||
3. | agape (act) a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship | ||
Synonyms | love feast | ||
Broader (hypernym) | religious ceremony, religious ritual | ||