wow
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1.0
- interjection
- /waʊ/
- Informal
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- As one judge commented on this year's PSA Youth Showcase, "Wow, what an impressive body of work!"
- oh, wow
- wow, really
- say 'wow'
I was present and I was, wow, like hurting.
- I was present and I was, wow, like hurting.
- And I was just like, wow, that hurt.
- So I said to myself, wow, that's for me.
- And I was like, wow, this is a job.
- And so I thought, wow, you know, I like puzzles.
- And I went, oh, wow, they did it.
- They're like, wow, we were wrong about him.
Examples
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I'd nicely say something about it like, "Wow, beautiful!" and then look at the price.
Blog text (1) -
And I was just like, wow, that hurt.
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So the short answer is like, wow, just wow.
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Let me begin by saying, wow, what a year.
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And I was like, wow, this is a job.
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But yeah, I mean, wow, wow, what can I say?
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When was the last time you said "Wow!" and meant it?
Academic text (2006) -
Oh my gosh, you guys, wow, look how pretty that is.
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But they look at me and they say, "Wow, man, you must have been catching hell in that steel mill...."
Academic text (2002) -
And I was just like, wow, that hurt.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Show a sudden feeling like surprise or understanding
∞
1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
∞
7.2
To say when surprised or when you want someone to stop suddenly
∞
7.2
A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure
957
9.2
Say it to show surprise, excitement, or thanks
359
9.9
A shout people make to show excitement or surprise
321
6.6
A short exclamation people use to show surprise or strong feeling
185
6.0
A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement
76
4.6
A short laugh showing surprise or small victory
54
8.2
A short exclamation people say to show surprise, excitement or disbelief
43
1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
36
9.4
A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration
34
8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
31
8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
26
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
16
8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
15
9.9
A short shout showing surprise or admiration
14
8.8
A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement
14
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or excitement
13
7.4
Shows surprise or mild doubt about what someone just said
13
9.9
A short cry said to show surprise, excitement, or sudden pain
9
7.7
A short phrase people say to show surprise, shock, or admiration
5
7.4
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
5
7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
4
9.1
A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief
3
8.4
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
3
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
3
9.6
To say when you are very surprised or shocked
2
8.7
A short shout people make to show excitement or happiness
2
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding
1
8.9
A short shout that shows joy or excitement
1
8.2
A loud shout people make to show excitement
1
9.9
A short shout of joy used online
1
9.9
A short shout showing surprise or asking for attention
A loud shout of joy people make when they feel excited
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
A short shout people use to show surprise or excitement, often in a playful way
A loud shout to show joy or excitement
An excited shout showing surprise or being impressed
A short informal online message that shows very strong surprise or excitement
Antonyms
Idioms
How Surprised
Surface Forms
Etymology
Wow is an imitation of a short surprised sound people make, so we use wow to show 'surprise' or 'admiration'.