agape

adjective

ə-ˈgāp How to pronounce agape (audio)
Definition of agapenext
as in watchful
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something at the sound of the sleigh bells the children were all agape, waiting for Santa to appear

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agape
  1. watchful
  2. eager
  3. expectant
  4. enthusiastic
  5. anticipatory
  6. agog
Adjective
  • While the four vampires (plus their Monster and the Guide, played by Kristen Schaal) are largely unfazed by the news, Guillermo starts to spiral, seemingly unable to accept that this is the end of everything he's worked so hard for (under the watchful eye of the cameras).
    Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The North Koreans apparently attacked in broad daylight, on foot, marching over mines under the watchful eyes of Ukrainian drones—and came under fire from drones and artillery.
    David Axe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • Both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have been increasingly eager to improve relations with the United States through the pro-Israel and Jewish communities.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Airlines, especially, have been eager to point fingers at short staffing in control towers as a major cause of delays, especially during peak travel seasons.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The expectant mom of two accessorized with a silver bangle and wore her hair half-up and half-down, smiling in one photo.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of expectant
Adjective
  • Nobody has been more enthusiastic than Bella Hadid.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • While most of the 860-plus comments were congratulatory, many were predictably less enthusiastic.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Provide anticipatory job training sessions as well as career development opportunities to keep confidence and commitment at high levels.
    Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • From the 6-yard line, Williams made an anticipatory throw to the back left corner of the end zone and dropped it right in the arms of Odunze for the score.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
Definition of anticipatory
Adjective
  • The cast being agog about her celibacy will get old quickly.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
  • King Charles is known for his decades-long routine of healthy eating and plenty of exercise, but UK media is agog with the monarch making a major change in his 76th year.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of agog
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