aahs

Murmurs of relief

Aahs is the plural of aah, the exclamation of wonder, relief, or satisfaction.

It also serves as the third-person singular verb: The crowd oohs and aahs at the fireworks display.

The spelling ahs is equally common.

wonder

gasps

Sharp sudden breaths

  • ooohsVocal expressions of amazement
  • wowsDeeply impresses others
  • marvelsAstonishing phenomena

exclaims · amazement · astonishment · awe · wonder · reverence · fascination · enchantment · breathtaking · stunning

pleasure

sighs

Audible exhales of emotion

delight · bliss · enjoyment · gratification · indulgence · comfort · luxury · pampering · massage · spa

exclamation

ooohs

Vocal expressions of amazement

  • gaspsSharp sudden breaths
  • sighsAudible exhales of emotion
  • coosSoft dove utterances

shouts · cries · utterances · vocalizations · interjections · outbursts · cheers · whoops · chorus · audience

relief

exhales

Forces air outward

release · unburdening · relaxation · decompression · soothing · calming · respite · solace · alleviation · unwinding

Opposites
emotional vocalization valence

aahsgroans

Low sounds of displeasure

moans · sighs · gasps · hisses · grunts

audience response type

aahsboos

Shouts of disapproval

hisses · jeers · groans · catcalls · raspberries

Phrases
Family

aah, aahed, aahing

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