5 letter words ending in GAPE

Agape 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

2. Definitions:

As a noun, agape means a wide-open mouth, as in wonder or surprise. As an adjective, agape means with the mouth wide open, as in wonder or surprise.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /əˈɡeɪp/

UK: /əˈɡɑːpeɪ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word agape comes from the Greek word agapē, which means love. In English, it is used to describe a wide-open mouth, often in a state of amazement or awe. It can also be used to describe a type of love that is selfless and unconditional.

5. Synonyms:

As a noun: Gape, Open mouth

As an adjective: Open-mouthed, Awestruck

6. Related Words:

Gaped, Gaper, Agate, Agave, Agony

7. Example Sentences:

As a noun: She stood there with her mouth agape, amazed at what she was seeing.

As an adjective: The crowd watched in agape silence as the acrobat performed a dangerous stunt.