“agape”

Definitions

• adjective

  with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

  Synonyms: gaping, amor, bomfog, benthamism, eros, accord, accordance, admiration, adoration, affection, affinity, aghast

  • Example:“the gaping audience”
  • Example:“We stood there agape with wonder.”

• noun

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

• noun

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

  Synonyms: agape love

• noun

  a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship

  Synonyms: love feast