wow
Speechless but vocal
People usually say Wow! for positive reasons such as wonder or astonishment but it is also used to react to a shocking turn of events.
Emotional outcry word class
golly · gee · crikey · blimey · zowie · wowza · goodness · gracious
Intense sudden wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- incredulityInability to accept something
- gobsmackedExtremely astonished
speechless · stunned · dumbfounded · flabbergasted · bewilderment · stupefaction · jaw-dropping · mind-blowing
State of eager enthusiasm
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- joyIntense positive emotion
- elationIntense triumphant joy
euphoria · glee · ecstasy · rapture · enchantment · captivation · dazzle · bedazzle
interjection
Emotional outcry word class
gosh · golly · gee · crikey · blimey · zowie · wowza · goodness · gracious · heavens
astonishment
Intense sudden wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- incredulityInability to accept something
gobsmacked · speechless · stunned · dumbfounded · flabbergasted · bewilderment · stupefaction · jaw-dropping · mind-blowing · unbelievable
excitement
State of eager enthusiasm
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- joyIntense positive emotion
elation · euphoria · glee · ecstasy · rapture · enchantment · captivation · dazzle · bedazzle · sparkle
impressed
Affected by admiration
esteem · appreciation · acclaim · praise · kudos · applause · commendation · tribute · ovation · bravo
wowdud
Failed device or effort
flop · letdown · disappointment · anticlimax · snooze
- oh wowExclamation of amazement
- wow factorStriking impressive quality
- bow wowImitative bark sound
- pow wowsIndigenous communal gatherings
- bow chicka bow wowSuggestive musical phrase
- bow chica wow wowVocal imitation of sultry music