ooohed
Reacted with awe
Ooohed is the past tense of ooh, meaning to exclaim "ooh" in wonder, admiration, or delight.
Often paired with aahed: The crowd ooohed and aahed at the fireworks display.
The spelling with multiple o's captures the drawn-out quality of the sound.
Breathed in sharply
- wowedGreatly impressed someone
- marveledFelt profound astonishment
- exclaimedSpoke suddenly, loudly
- reactedShowed a response
astonished · stunned · dumbfounded · speechless · gobsmacked · startled · wide-eyed · incredulous
Expressed approval audibly
- praisedExpressed approval of
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- swoonedFainted from emotion
- gushedFlowed or spoke excessively
raved · fawned · cooed · sighed · adored · cheered · marveled · delighted
Overjoyed beyond measure
- buzzedMildly intoxicated
- squealedCried out sharply
- cheeredExpressed vocal support
- exclaimedSpoke suddenly, loudly
animated · electrified · enthused · exhilarated · energized · stimulated · aroused · titillated
Explosive light displays
- magic trickPerformed feat seeming impossible
- revealMake something visible
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- performanceCarrying out a task
display · showstopper · grand entrance · unveiling · parade · light show · finale · pyrotechnics
gasped
Breathed in sharply
reacted · astonished · stunned · dumbfounded · speechless · gobsmacked · startled · wide-eyed · incredulous · flabbergasted
applauded
Expressed approval audibly
- praisedExpressed approval of
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- swoonedFainted from emotion
gushed · raved · fawned · cooed · sighed · adored · cheered · marveled · delighted · impressed
thrilled
Overjoyed beyond measure
exclaimed · animated · electrified · enthused · exhilarated · energized · stimulated · aroused · titillated · pumped
fireworks
Explosive light displays
- magic trickPerformed feat seeming impossible
- revealMake something visible
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
performance · display · showstopper · grand entrance · unveiling · parade · light show · finale · pyrotechnics · illusion