phew
Sound after narrowly
Phew has a single spelling but distinct meanings that suggest it’s really two words.
It may express a feeling of relief, as when a mishap has been averted, or it may be an expression of disgust or repugnance.
Expel breath outward
- sighAudible emotional breath
- close callDisaster narrowly averted
- narrow escapeBarely avoiding disaster
- dodgedAvoided by quick movement
survived · safe · thank goodness · that was close · off the hook · lucky · spared · made it
Having much warmth
- swelteringExtremely hot, uncomfortably so
- scorchingExtremely hot, burning
- stuffyLacking fresh air
- humidContaining much moisture
stifling · sweating · fanning · overheated · muggy · sultry · airless · oppressive
Cry of amazement
- goshTame exclamation of surprise
- yikesStartled dismay exclamation
- whoaCommand to stop
- geezMild exclamation of frustration
golly · jeez · blimey · crikey · goodness · boy · man · sheesh
exhale
Expel breath outward
- sighAudible emotional breath
- close callDisaster narrowly averted
- narrow escapeBarely avoiding disaster
dodged · survived · safe · thank goodness · that was close · off the hook · lucky · spared · made it · in the clear
hot
Having much warmth
- swelteringExtremely hot, uncomfortably so
- scorchingExtremely hot, burning
- stuffyLacking fresh air
humid · stifling · sweating · fanning · overheated · muggy · sultry · airless · oppressive · baking
wow
Cry of amazement
geez · golly · jeez · blimey · crikey · goodness · boy · man · sheesh · lordy
stink
Offensive smell
pungent · odor · smelly · nose · waft · rank · whiffy · malodorous · noxious · fetid
sweaty
Moist from exertion
out of breath · drained · spent · grueling · hard work · finished · completed · demanding · strenuous · taxing