agape
/əˈɡeɪp/
adjective
- Wide open, especially of the mouth or eyes, often from surprise or wonder.
- His jaw was agape when he saw the size of the birthday cake.
- The children stood with mouths agape as the magician pulled a rabbit from his hat.
- She stared agape at the stunning sunset over the ocean.
Antonyms
adverb
- In a wide-open manner, especially of the mouth or eyes.
- He looked agape at the news on the screen.
- The audience sat agape as the acrobat performed a dangerous flip.
- The puppy watched agape as the cat jumped onto the shelf.