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bouche bée — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • agape adjective With the mouth wide open, usually because of surprise, shock or wonder.

Senses

bouche bée is used for these senses in English:

  • agape In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.
  • at a loss for words (idiomatic) Having nothing to say; not knowing what to say; stunned to the point of being speechless.
  • open-mouthed Gaping in surprise, wonder or astonishment.

agape — full definition

  1. adjective With the mouth wide open, usually because of surprise, shock or wonder.
  2. noun Selfless, unconditional love, especially the love of God for humanity and the love Christians are called to show one another.

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