Meaning & use

wow

interjection·Everyday

Used to express strong surprise, admiration, or amazement.

See it in a sentence

Wow, I can't believe you finished the entire marathon in under three hours!

"Wow," she whispered, staring up at the towering waterfall for the first time.

A note on using this word

Wow is informal and works best in speech or casual writing; it should generally be avoided in formal contexts.

Words with a similar meaning

whoagosh

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To impress or amaze someone greatly.

The gymnast's performance wowed the judges and secured her a perfect score.

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