American English pronunciation

How to pronounce agape

IPA transcription: [ə'ɡeɪp]

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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

Adjective

  • with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

    “the gaping audience”

    “we stood there agape with wonder”

    “with mouth agape”