wows
Leaves jaws dropped
Wows is the plural of wow as a noun—moments of impressed astonishment: The show delivered several genuine wows.
More commonly, wows is the verb form meaning to impress greatly: She wows audiences wherever she performs.
That magic trick really wows the kids.
Reverent fear and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- stupefactionMental numbness from shock
bewilderment · speechless · dumbfounded · mesmerized · enthralled · transfixed · captivated · gobsmacked
Collective hand-clapping approval
- ovationExtended audience applause
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
delight · jubilation · thrill · elation · rapture · ecstasy · enthusiasm · frenzy
Worthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
superb · exceptional · magnificent · marvelous · astounding · brilliant · spectacular · stunning
Violent sudden disturbance
- startleFrighten suddenly
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
unpredictability · suddenness · bombshell · twist · curveball · blindside · stun · disbelief
awe
Reverent fear and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
stupefaction · bewilderment · speechless · dumbfounded · mesmerized · enthralled · transfixed · captivated · gobsmacked · flabbergasted
applause
Collective hand-clapping approval
- ovationExtended audience applause
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
exuberance · delight · jubilation · thrill · elation · rapture · ecstasy · enthusiasm · frenzy · roar
remarkable
Worthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
phenomenal · superb · exceptional · magnificent · marvelous · astounding · brilliant · spectacular · stunning · dazzling
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- startleFrighten suddenly
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
unexpected · unpredictability · suddenness · bombshell · twist · curveball · blindside · stun · disbelief · upset
wowsunderwhelms
Fails to meet expectations
falls flat · fizzles · flops · bombs · tanks
- 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
wow, wowed, wowing, wow factor, wowzer