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wow

/waʊ/

wowinterjection

/waʊ/

Definitions

Something that you say to show surprise, pleasure, excitement, admiration, etc.

Wow, I can't believe how beautiful this place is!

Synonyms

goodness

yikes

jeez

holy cow

oh my goodness

oh my

wownoun

wows

Definitions

a person or thing that is very successful, attractive, or pleasant

He's a real wow with the girls in his class.

Synonyms

wowverb

wowed

Past Simple

wowed

Past Participle

wowing

Gerund

Definitions

To impress or excite someone greatly.

The magician's performance wowed the audience.

Synonyms

wow!noun

wow

wows

Translations

succès sensationnelPour désigner quelque chose qui suscite l’admiration ou un grand enthousiasme.

The show was a wow with audiences across the country.

Le spectacle a été un succès sensationnel auprès du public dans tout le pays.

Additional translations

succès retentissantVariante plus générale pour un grand succès.

Definitions

Something that causes astonishment or admiration; a sensational success.

The show was a wow with audiences across the country.

wow!verb

wow

wowed

Past Simple

wowed

Past Participle

wowing

Gerund

Translations

éblouirSens courant : impressionner fortement.

The new smartphone really wows the tech reviewers.

Le nouveau smartphone éblouit vraiment les critiques technologiques.

Additional translations

impressionnerPlus neutre que « éblouir ».

Definitions

To impress or excite greatly.

The new smartphone really wows the tech reviewers.

wow!adjective

wow

Used attributively to denote something impressive or exciting; comparative forms rarely, if ever, used.

Translations

impressionnantSens courant : qui provoque l’admiration.

The designer added some wow touches to the living room.

Le décorateur a ajouté des touches impressionnantes au salon.

Additional translations

épatantPlus familier et expressif.

Definitions

Impressive or exciting, especially in a way that evokes admiration.

The designer added some wow touches to the living room.

wow!interjection

Definitions

Used to express astonishment, admiration, or great pleasure.

Wow! That sunset is gorgeous.