wowed

Left in awe

Wowed is the past tense of wow, meaning to have greatly impressed or astonished someone: The magician wowed the crowd with his finale.

It suggests an enthusiastic, almost overwhelmed response from the audience or recipient: Critics were wowed by her debut performance.

astonished

amazed

Overwhelmed by sudden wonder

flabbergasted · dumbfounded · thunderstruck · stupefied · speechless · incredulous · staggered · floored · bowled over · blown away

impressed

admiring

Feeling respect and approval

spellbound · enthralled · mesmerized · riveted · transfixed · smitten · charmed · beguiled · enraptured · hooked

spectacle

showstopper

Spectacular crowd-pleasing performance

blockbuster · extravaganza · tour de force · showmanship · theatrics · pizzazz · razzle-dazzle · fanfare · pyrotechnics · spotlight

delighted

thrilled

Overjoyed beyond measure

ecstatic · exhilarated · enchanted · jubilant · rapturous · gleeful · blissful · tickled · gratified · pleased

Categories
Opposites
emotional impact

wowedbored

Lacking interest or engagement

underwhelmed · unimpressed · disappointed · unmoved · dulled

engagement level

wowedbored

Lacking interest or engagement

bored stiff · disengaged · indifferent · apathetic · tuned out

Phrases
Family

wow, wows, wowing, wowee

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G