—used to show that you are very surprised or pleased
Wow! This is delicious!
Oh, wow! I can't believe you came!
wows; wowed; wowing
informal
: to impress or excite (someone) very much
Her performance wowed the critics.
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“Wow.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/wow. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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