Associations to the word «Agape»

Wiktionary

AGAPE, adjective. In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.
AGAPE, adjective. Wide open.
AGAPE, adverb. In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
AGAPE, adverb. Open wide.
AGAPE, noun. (Christianity) the love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.
AGAPE, noun. Spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.
AGAPE, noun. A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the eucharist.

Dictionary definition

AGAPE, noun. (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind.
AGAPE, noun. Selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature).
AGAPE, noun. A religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship.
AGAPE, adjective. With the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe; "the gaping audience"; "we stood there agape with wonder"; "with mouth agape".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.