Agog
Adjective
Definition: Very eager, excited, or curious.
Synonyms: Enthusiastic, Thrilled, Excited
Antonyms: Indifferent, Apathetic
- The students were agog to hear the guest speaker.
- The crowd was agog with anticipation for the concert.
- "A-gog" sounds like "a-go", which represents eagerness to go or do something.
Etymology:
The word "agog" dates back to the late 16th century and is of unknown origin. It is speculated to have derived from a combination of the prefix "a-" meaning "on" or "in" and a variant of the Middle English word "gog" meaning "God". However, this etymology is uncertain.
Historical Usage:"Agog" has been used throughout history to describe someone's excitement or curiosity.
Related Idioms:
"All agog"
Explanation:This phrase means to be very excited or eagerly anticipating something.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "agog" with "agogic".
Explanation:"Agog" and "agogic" are separate words with different meanings. "Agog" refers to being eager or excited, while "agogic" refers to the emphasis placed on a certain note or beat in music.