aahed

Made contented sounds

Aahed is the past tense of aah, meaning to exclaim in wonder, relief, or satisfaction.

It typically appears alongside oohed: The crowd oohed and aahed at the fireworks display.

The word captures the vocal response to something impressive or pleasing.

wonder

ooh

Exclamation of wonder

  • gaspSudden sharp breath
  • marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
  • amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder

awe · astonishment · wide-eyed · breathtaking · spectacular · stunning · jaw-dropping · spellbound · mesmerized · enthralled

exclaim

ooh

Exclamation of wonder

  • gaspSudden sharp breath
  • cryVocal expression of emotion
  • shoutLoud vocal outburst

vocalize · utter · blurt · ejaculate · chorus · collectively · audience · crowd · spectators · onlookers

delight

ooh

Exclamation of wonder

  • cooSoft avian vocalization
  • sighAudible emotional breath
  • pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling

enjoyment · appreciation · admiration · charmed · enchanted · thrilled · delighted · satisfied · impressed · moved

relief

exhale

Expel breath outward

  • sighAudible emotional breath
  • relaxBecome less tense
  • unwindRelease accumulated tension

release · comfort · soothed · eased · reassured · unburdened · calmed · settled · decompressed · thankful

Opposites
vocal expression of emotion

aahedgroaned

Uttered low complaint

booed · jeered · hissed · moaned · tutted

audibility of response

aahedsaid nothing

kept quiet

Phrases
Family

aah, aahs, aaah, aahing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G