NYT Dictionary

AGAPE

/əˈɡeɪp/
AdjectiveAdverbNouna-GA-pea-ga-pe · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From a- + gape. First known use by John Milton in Paradise Lost (1667).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

open-moutheddumbstruckwide-eyedagogcatching fliescharitygapingaccordanceadmirationadoration

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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