Agog

Pronunciation: /əˈɡɑɡ/

Definitions of agog

adjective full of excitement or eager anticipation

Example Sentences

A1 The children were agog at the magician's tricks.

A2 She was agog with excitement when she heard the news.

B1 The tourists were agog as they explored the ancient ruins.

B2 The audience was agog as the singer took the stage.

C1 The scientists were agog at the discovery of a new species.

C2 The art enthusiasts were agog at the unveiling of a famous painting.

Examples of agog in a Sentence

formal The audience was agog with anticipation as the curtain rose.

informal I was agog when I heard the news about the surprise party.

slang The new video game has gamers agog with excitement.

figurative She was agog with curiosity, eager to uncover the mystery.

Grammatical Forms of agog

• past tense: agogged
• plural: agogs
• comparative: more agog
• superlative: most agog
• present tense: agog
• future tense: will be agog
• perfect tense: have been agog
• continuous tense: is being agog
• singular: agog
• positive degree: agog
• infinitive: to be agog
• gerund: agogging
• participle: agogged

Origin and Evolution of agog

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'agog' originated from the Middle English word 'agoh', which came from the Old French word 'en gogues' meaning 'in mirth, in jest'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'agog' shifted from its original meaning of 'in mirth, in jest' to its current usage meaning 'eager, excited, or enthusiastic'.