Agog
/əˈɡɒɡ/noun
In a state of eager anticipation or excitement.
Did you know?The word 'agog' comes from the Old French 'agoge', meaning 'to lead to'—implying a mystical pull towards something fascinating or powerful!
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
agoge
“to lead or guide, suggesting an eager pull towards something.”
Middle English
Middle English
agoge
“excitement or eagerness; a sense of being led towards something intriguing.”
Modern English
English
agog
“to be in eager anticipation, reflecting a deep-seated yearning.”
15th Century
English
agog
“to be excited or in a state of eager anticipation, often with a magical undertone.”
19th Century
English
agog
“describing a heightened emotional state, drawing on its roots of leading or guiding towards wonder.”