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agog

UK
/əˈɡɒɡ/
US
/əˈɡɑɡ/

Translations

agogadjective
more agog
Comp.
most agog
Super.
UK
/əˈɡɒɡ/
US
/əˈɡɑɡ/
fébrileAu sens de « plein d’impatience ou d’excitation »; s’emploie souvent avec une nuance d’anticipation vive.
The crowd was agog when the winners were announced.
La foule était fébrile quand les gagnants ont été annoncés.
Additional translations
impatientQuand l’idée principale est l’attente curieuse ou impatiente de voir ou d’entendre quelque chose.
Synonyms
keen
excited
enthusiastic
avid
animated
eager
agogadverb
UK
/əˈɡɒɡ/
US
/əˈɡɑɡ/
Archaic/rarely, 'agog' functions adverbially meaning 'eagerly, excitedly'.
fébrilementAdverbe correspondant à l’idée d’une excitation impatiente.
Spectators leaned forward agog as the rocket lifted off.
Les spectateurs se penchaient en avant, fébrilement, quand la fusée a décollé.
Synonyms
raptly
avidly
breathlessly
impatiently
keenly
expectantly
enthusiastically
excitedly
eagerly

Definitions

agogadjective
Very eager or curious to hear or see something.
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to start the show.
In a state of intense anticipation or excitement about something that is going to happen.
Reporters were agog at the prospect of an unexpected announcement.
agogadverb
In an eager or excited manner; excitedly.
Spectators leaned forward agog as the rocket lifted off.
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