Synonyms of hello
120 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for hello is Christ. Other synonyms of hello are ay, caramba, mirabile dictu, chihuahua and bleeding heck. The opposite of hello is goodbye.
Synonyms and similar words for hello
interjectionAn expression of puzzlement or discovery.
- ay
- carambaExclamation of surprise or dismay.; gosh!, darn!
- mirabile dictuWonderfully, amazingly; remarkable to relate.
- chihuahua
- bleeding heckMinced oath for bleeding hell.
- bleeding NoraSynonym of bloody Nora (slightly milder than it).
- bless my heart
- bless my soulExclamation of surprise.
- bless usExclamation of surprise.
- blige UKBlimey.
- blimeyUsed to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc.
- bloody hellAn expression of dismay, disgust, anger, surprise etc.
- bloody NoraAn expression of surprise, irritation, etc.
- blow me downA cry of surprise.
- butter my butt and call me a biscuitAn expression of astonishment upon learning something unbelievable; chiefly something positive.
- by all that is holy
- by AllahAn exclamation of surprise or excitement, oh my God! good Lord!
- by cracky
- by GeorgeBy God! Expressing wonderment or zeal.
- by GodAn exclamation of surprise.
- by gollySynonym of by God.
- by goshSynonym of gosh (“expressing surprise”).
- by gumBy God.
- by gummyBy God!: expressing wonderment.
- by jingoUsed to express determination or surprise.
- by Jove
- by juckiesExpressing surprise; wow, gosh.
- by Jupiter
- by thunderUsed for emphasis, sometimes with a threatening implication.
- by the living jingoSynonym of by jingo.
- ChristAn expletive.
- Christ aliveAn expression of surprise, outrage, disgust, etc.
- Christ almightyAn exclamation of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration or astonishment.
- Christ on a bikeA humorous variation of the exclamation "Christ alive" or "Christ" or "Jesus Christ". Usually an expression of...
- Christ on a crackerA humorous variation of the exclamation "Christ" or "Jesus Christ". Usually an expression of surprise, shock...
- Christ on a raftSynonym of Christ on a bike.
- Christ on a stickExpresses amazement or disgust.
- Christ on a crutchJesus Christ; expressing annoyance, disgust, etc.
- cooAn expression of approval, surprise, etc.
- cor UKExpression of surprise.
- cor blimey UKAn exclamation of surprise.
- cor lummy UK
- cowabunga humorousExpressing amazement, enthusiasm, or joy.
- crikey Australia, UKAn exclamation of astonishment.
- criminyExpressing surprise or impatience.
- cripesA mild curse or expression of surprise.
- crivvens Scotland, UKAn exclamation of astonishment or horror.
- chuffing hell UK
- dear GodAn expression of horror or dismay.
- dear meAn expression of surprise, dismay, or indulgent disapproval.
- dearie me
- deary me
- dear LordExpressing strong emotion, such as teariness or frustration.
- diggety
- eepAn expression of surprise or dismay.
- egadA mild exclamation of contempt, surprise, outrage, etc.
- egads
- ermahgerd
- fancy thatAn exclamation of surprise.
- flaming Nora UKSynonym of bloody Nora (slightly milder than it).
- flipping heck
- flipping Nora UKSynonym of bloody Nora (slightly milder than it).
- fuarkExpressing energy and excitement when something extraordinary occurs.
- fuck meAn interjection expressing that someone is surprised, impressed, annoyed, or dismayed.
- fucking hell
- fucking Nora UKSynonym of bloody Nora.
- gad so
- gawAn expletive expressing disbelief, disdain, or horror.
- geeminy
- geezAn exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
- geez Louise USGeez.
- geshmak
- get out of townExpression of incredulity.
- glory beUsed to express surprise.
- God Almighty
- God in heavenExpression of alarm or amazement.
- God's teethAn exclamation of surprise or amazement.
- good gollyExpression of surprise, etc.; golly.
- gollyA mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
- golly gee willikersSynonym of golly gee and gee willikers.
- golly goshSynonym of gosh (“expressing mild surprise or enthusiasm”).
- good GodExpression of surprise, outrage, or horror.
- good graciousOh my God; expression of surprise.
- good gravyUsed to express surprise or anger without a hint of profanity or blasphemy.
- good grief
- good heavensAn exclamation of surprise or shock.
- good LordAn exclamation of amazement or disapproval.
- goodness
- goodness graciousExpressing great surprise.
- goodness gracious meSuggestive of stereotypical portrayals of Indians in British media.
- goodness meAn expression of mild surprise.
- googly-mooglyExpression of surprise, disbelief, delight, or fear.
- gorblimeyExpressing surprise, anger, etc.
- Gordon Bennett UKExpression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, frustration.
- goshA mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
- gosh all hemlockGod Almighty!
- graciousExpression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.
- gramercyUsed as an exclamation expressing surprise or sudden strong feelings.
- great balls of fireExpressing great surprise.
- great Caesar
- great Caesar's ghostAn exclamation of astonishment; good Lord.
- great googly moogly
- great ScottAn exclamation of surprise or amazement.
- gyatt slangGoddamn! Wow!
- halloA cry of surprise.
- heavensAn expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.
- heavens aboveExpression of surprise.
- heavens to BetsyGood gracious; good heavens.
- heavens to MurgatroydWow, good heavens.
- hell's bellsAn expression of frustration, outrage, or surprise.
- hey
- hold up
- holy bucketsAn exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
- holy cannoliSynonym of holy cow.
- holy cowAn exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
- holy crapAn expression of amazement: holy cow, holy shit.
- holy crap on a crackerHoly crap.
- holy cricketAn interjection showing an extreme form of surprise that can be used for both positive and negative moments of sudden...
- holy cricketsAn expression of surprise or astonishment.
- holy crudHoly crap; holy shit.
Opposite of hello
interjectionMore antonyms
- goodbyeFarewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
Meaning of hello
- interjection A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
- interjection A greeting used when answering the telephone.
- interjection A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
hello in other languages
Questions about synonyms of hello
- What is another word for hello?
- Hello has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Christ, ay, caramba, mirabile dictu, chihuahua, bleeding heck, bleeding Nora and bless my heart.
- What is the opposite of hello?
- The opposite of hello is goodbye.
- What does hello mean?
- Hello means a greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: hello (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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