The meaning of Agog

adjective

Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Usage examples:

She was extremely anxious about her exams

adjective

Wanting very much for something to happen; eager

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] i’ve been anxious to meet you., [ + to infinitive ] it was getting late, and i …

adjective

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

Usage examples:

An avid reader of science fiction

adjective

Extremely eager or interested

Usage examples:

Knowles is an avid runner and cross-country skier., we listened avidly to the news from our secret …

adjective

Gasping for breath, typically due to exertion.

Usage examples:

The climb left me breathless

adjective

Eager to know or learn something.

Usage examples:

I began to be curious about the whereabouts of the bride and groom

adjective

Interested in learning about people or things around you

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] i’m curious to see what’s going to happen on the political scene., a curious fi…

adjective

Strongly wanting to do or have something.

Usage examples:

The man was eager to please

adjective

Having or showing desire or interest

Usage examples:

Lots of eager volunteers responded to the appeal for help.

verb

Capture the fascinated attention of.

Usage examples:

She had been so enthralled by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the cold

Past simple and past participle of enthral mainly uk

adjective

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Usage examples:

He could be wildly enthusiastic about a project

adjective

Showing enthusiasm

Usage examples:

Enthusiastic about you don't seem very enthusiastic about the party - don't you want to go tonight?

adjective

Very enthusiastic and eager.

Usage examples:

They were excited about the prospect

verb

Cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager.

Usage examples:

Flying still excites me

adjective

Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good.

Usage examples:

Expectant crowds arrived early

noun

A person who anticipates receiving something, especially high office.

Usage examples:

Some devoted themselves to the wearer of the crown, and others to the expectant

adjective

An expectant mother/father/parent is someone whose child has not yet been born.

adjective

Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

Usage examples:

An impatient motorist blaring his horn

adjective

Not willing to wait for something to happen and becoming annoyed at delays

Usage examples:

Don’t be impatient, you’ll get your turn., she grew impatient with the others., [ + to infinitive ]…

adjective

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

A keen gardener

verb

Wail in grief for a dead person.

Usage examples:

The body of johnny was taken by his own people who keened over him

noun

An irish funeral song accompanied by wailing in lamentation for the dead.

noun

A yearning desire.

Usage examples:

Miranda felt a wistful longing for the old days

adjective

Having or showing a yearning desire.

Usage examples:

Her longing eyes

verb

Have a strong wish or desire.

Usage examples:

She longed for a little more excitement

adjective

With your mouth wide open, especially because you are surprised or shocked

Usage examples:

They stared open-mouthed at the extent of the damage.

noun

A member of a hill people living on the borders of china and burma (myanmar).

adjective

Relating to or denoting the wa or their language.

Usage examples:

Burma's wa tribe has become asia's most dangerous drug cartel.

abbreviation

Washington (state) (in official postal use).