agape
1 of 2adjective or adverb
ə-ˈgāp 
also -ˈgap
1
: wide open : gaping
with mouth agape
2
: being in a state of wonder
stood agape before the gothic cathedral
aga·pe
ä-ˈgä-(ˌ)pā
ˈä-gə-ˌpā
ˈä-gə-ˌpā
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Examples of agape in a Sentence
Adjective or adverb
at the sound of the sleigh bells the children were all agape, waiting for Santa to appear
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Passersby pause to take in the beauty of her native plants or offer a compliment, and children, mouths agape and fingers pointing, marvel at the buzzing inhabitants.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The first time my son and I drove through Pigeon Forge, our mouths were agape.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
The 15-strong panel’s mouths were still agape as Quentin took his leave, followed by Clark and Schuler.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective or adverb
The mouth-agape comebacks of John Elway define this franchise.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Passersby pause to take in the beauty of her native plants or offer a compliment, and children, mouths agape and fingers pointing, marvel at the buzzing inhabitants.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The first time my son and I drove through Pigeon Forge, our mouths were agape.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
The 15-strong panel’s mouths were still agape as Quentin took his leave, followed by Clark and Schuler.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for agape
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“Agape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agape. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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