my gosh
Wholesome surprise outburst
My gosh is a mild exclamation of surprise, dismay, or emphasis—a euphemism for "my God" that avoids taking the deity's name in vain.
It sounds wholesome and slightly dated: My gosh, I can't believe you're here!
My gosh, that was close.
Often used by or around children, or by adults who prefer gentler expressions.
- gollyGentle exclamation of surprise
- shootDischarge or capture
- jeepersMild surprise exclamation
- heavensCelestial expanse overhead
- goodnessMoral excellence
wow · blimey · darn · crikey · yikes · gee whiz · heck · amazing · shucks · whoa · for crying out loud · holy cow · holy moly · gee · well I never · fudge · disbelief · goodness gracious
profanity intensity
my goshgoddamn
Profane intensifier expressing frustration
holy shit · Jesus Christ · oh my God · what the fuck · fucking hell
gosh, my, oh my gosh, my God