aah

Sound of relief

The double vowel at the beginning of aah is to suggest that it is pronounced slowly; it is a vocalization rather than a word.

The context in which it is used helps listeners or readers to understand the meaning.

pleasure

sigh

Audible emotional breath

satisfaction · comfort · ease · relief · soothing · massage · stretch · warmth · bath · delight

vocalization

exclaim

Speak out suddenly

  • utterTo vocalize words
  • sighAudible emotional breath
  • gaspSudden sharp breath

moan · groan · murmur · exhale · interjection · sound · expression · verbalize · breathe · whisper

wonder

amazement

Overwhelming surprise and wonder

astonishment · fireworks · spectacle · breathtaking · stunning · magnificent · splendor · grandeur · dazzle · gasp

fright

scream

Loud sharp cry

shock · alarm · shriek · gasp · jolt · scare · spook · creepy · haunted · nightmare

realization

epiphany

Sudden profound insight

recognition · comprehension · enlightenment · discovery · revelation · lightbulb · click · grasp · perceive · dawn

Categories
Opposites
emotional valence of vocalization

aahugh

Disgust exclamation

ow · ouch · groan · argh · oww

physical sensation response

aahow

Pain exclamation

ouch · oof · groan · wince · yelp

realization/discovery

aahhuh

Utterance seeking clarification

eh · what · duh · hmm · um

Phrases
Family

aahs, aaah, aahed, aahing, aaaah

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G