
Agape
Expression of Shock
Indicates a strong, often unexpected emotional reaction, typically shock or astonishment.

The crowd stood agape as the magician vanished.
Visual Image
Helps to create a vivid picture of someone's reaction, emphasizing the openness of the mouth.

At the announcement, her mouth fell agape.
Momentary Pause
Suggests a brief moment where someone is so surprised that they stop speaking or moving.

He was agape, speechless at the news.
Compare with
AmazeAstonishBewilderDumbfoundedFlabbergastedSpeechlessSurpriseUnprepared
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