awwww

Meanings

1. 1interjectioninformal

   Used in informal writing to show affection or delight, especially at something cute.

   Grammar: Stands alone as a reaction; often followed by a comment: Awww, look at the puppy!

   Patterns

   • awwww + comment
   • awwww, that's so cute

   Awww, your baby is adorable!

   Awww, look at those tiny boots!

   She sent a photo of her kitten, and I just wrote 'awwww'.

2. 2interjectioninformal

   Used informally to show sympathy when someone feels sad or disappointed.

   Grammar: Stands alone or comes before a sympathetic sentence; no object follows it.

   Patterns

   • awwww, I'm sorry
   • awwww, poor you

   Awww, I'm sorry you didn't get the job.

   Awww, that's such a shame.

   Awww, did you hurt your knee?

3. 3interjectioninformal

   Used informally to show mild disappointment when something is slightly annoying.

   Grammar: Usually at the start of a sentence, often followed by a short complaint.

   Patterns

   • awwww, I wanted to go
   • awwww, not again

   Awww, the concert is sold out.

   Awww, I wanted the window seat.

   Awww, it's raining again.

Common combinations

awwww, so cute

Awww, so cute — is that your new puppy?

awwww, I'm sorry

Awww, I'm sorry to hear that.

awwww, that's a shame

Awww, that's a shame about your trip.

awwww, poor thing

Awww, poor thing, you must be exhausted.

Synonyms and how they differ

aw

A shorter spelling of the same sound; it feels a little less emotional and is more common in quick replies.

oh

Shows surprise or sympathy but not necessarily affection, so it works less well for something cute.

Commonly confused: awwww or awe?

Practice

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