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agape

UK

/əˈɡeɪp/

US

/əˈɡeɪp/

Translations

agapenoun

agapes

pl

UK

/ˈæɡ.ə.pi/ or /ˈæɡ.ə.peɪ/

US

/ɑːˈɡɑː.peɪ/ or /ˈɑː.ɡə.peɪ/

(religion; homograph)

agapèTerme théologique ; amour désintéressé et inconditionnel.

Christian teaching upholds agape as the highest and purest form of love.

L'enseignement chrétien considère l'agapè comme la forme d'amour la plus haute et la plus pure.

Additional translations

agapèDans le christianisme primitif, repas communautaire ou « fête de l'amour ».

Synonyms

Christian love

brotherly love

agapeadjective

more agape

Comp.

most agape

Super.

UK

/əˈɡeɪp/

US

/əˈɡeɪp/

(homograph)

bouche bée

The audience was left agape at the magician's final trick.

Le public est resté bouche bée devant le dernier tour du magicien.

Synonyms

Definitions

agapenoun

Selfless, unconditional love that endures regardless of circumstance; in Christian theology, the love of God for humanity and the love people should extend to one another.

Christian teaching upholds agape as the highest and purest form of love.

A communal meal or “love feast” held by early Christians as an expression of fellowship.

Historical records describe believers gathering in homes to share an agape after worship.

agapeadjective

Wide open, especially with surprise or wonder.

The audience was left agape at the magician's final trick.