Agog Definition

ə-gŏg
adjective
Full of keen anticipation or excitement; eager.
American Heritage
The definition of agog is a person who is in a state of extreme excitement, wonder, or expectancy.
An example of the word agog would be to describe the anticipation of a new father while the mother is in labor.
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In eager desire, eager, astir.

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(chiefly of eyes) Wide open.
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Synonyms:
adverb
In a state of eager anticipation, excitement, or interest.
Webster's New World

In a state of high anticipation, excitement, or interest.

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suffix
Variant of -agogue.
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Origin of Agog

  • Middle English agogge from Old French en gogue in merriment en in (from Latin in in–2) gogue merriment

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle English, from Old French, en + gogues "in a merry mood". See also the Italian agognare (“to desire eagerly”)

    From Wiktionary

Agog Sentence Examples

  • Trimus stood agog for a moment, his mouth sagging open.

  • I was now all agog to know our destination, nor was I kept many more minutes in doubt.

  • He was fond of the phrase " culmination in Christianity, " which in itself would have had the dewy-eyed clappies agog.

  • Just a mo... " The tall figure suddenly materialized atop the piano as people sat agog in their seats.

  • A crowd watches agog, mostly via large screens in the rain, while the Waterfront Hall is set aside for special guests.

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