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Word of the Day – Agape

By July 9, 2022Word of the Day

Agape (adj)

ag-ayp

(of a person’s mouth) wide open in surprise or wonder.

Mid 17th century from a-‘on’ + gape.

Example sentences

“I was left standing there, agape.”

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