WOW Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

wow

interjection

Definition of wow next

as in hey

used to show that you are very surprised or pleased Wow! This is delicious! Oh, wow! I can't believe you came!

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Recent Examples of wow Meanwhile, Mercury in Taurus is also cozying up to Jupiter in Cancer, filling the atmosphere with optimism, perspective and emotionally intelligent pow wow. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 To get up every morning and to have an opportunity to try to make a difference in both fighting hate and building love — wow. —

Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 This Kaimimei button-down and palazzo pant set in stunning jewel-tones has that wow factor that is perfect for Italy. —

Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 Dishes wow with technical precision and unlikely flavor combos, like the cheddar eclair. —

Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wow

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wow

Interjection

But hey, at least Glory gets to go home.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
But hey, there’s stuff that Jose Siri can do that the other Siri can’t.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 5 June 2026