The difference between Agape and Astonished

When used as adjectives, agape means in a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention, whereas astonished means amazed.


Agape is also noun with the meaning: the love of god for mankind, or the benevolent love of christians for others.

Agape is also adverb with the meaning: in a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

check bellow for the other definitions of Agape and Astonished

  1. Agape as an adjective:

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

  2. Agape as an adjective:

    Wide open.

  1. Agape as an adverb:

    In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

  2. Agape as an adverb:

    Open wide.

  1. Agape as a noun (Christianity):

    The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.

  2. Agape as a noun:

    Spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.

  3. Agape as a noun:

    A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the Eucharist.

  1. Astonished as an adjective:

    Amazed; surprised.

  1. Astonished as a verb: