AGAPE

agape, love feast

(noun) a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship

agape, agape love

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

agape

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Adjective

agape (comparative more agape, superlative most agape)

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

Wide open.

Usage notes

• Almost always used after a noun or noun phrase it modifies.

Synonyms

• (in a state of astonishment): open-mouthed, dumbstruck, wide-eyed

• (open wide): agog

Adverb

agape (comparative more agape, superlative most agape)

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

Open wide.

Etymology 2

Noun

agape (countable and uncountable, plural agapae)

(Christianity) 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.

Synonyms

• (God's love; benevolent love): charity

Source: Wiktionary

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A*gape", adv. & a. Etym: [Pref. a- + gape.]

Definition: Gaping, as with wonder, expectation, or eager attention. Dazzles the crowd and sets them all agape. Milton.

Ag"a*pe, n.; pl. Agapæ. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: The love feast of the primitive Christians, being a meal partaken of in connection with the communion.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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