agape

Meanings

Plural: agapae, agapai

Noun

• (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind
• selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature)
• a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship
• The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.
• Spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.
• A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the Eucharist.

Adjective Satellite

• with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
  • "we stood there agape with wonder"
  • "with mouth agape"

Adj

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

Adv

• In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
• Open wide.

Synonyms

agape love, agog, catching flies, charity, dumbstruck, gaping, love feast, open-mouthed, wide-eyed

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