Synonyms of wow
120 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for wow is Christ. Other synonyms of wow are heavens, gracious, hello, blimey and eep.
Synonyms and similar words for wow
interjectionMore synonyms
- 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 JoveMinced oath for by God, Jove referring to Jupiter.
- by juckiesExpressing surprise; wow, gosh.
- by JupiterBy God.
- 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 UKUsed like "what the hell" to add emphasis.
- 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.
- diggetyUsed to express excitement, surprise, or similar strong emotion.
- 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 hellAn exclamation of great surprise.
- 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.
- geshmakAmazing, wow!
- get out of townExpression of incredulity.
- glory beUsed to express surprise.
- God AlmightyAn exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
- 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 griefAn expression of surprise or shock.
- 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.
- helloAn expression of puzzlement or discovery.
- 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.
Opposite of wow
interjectionMore antonyms
- screw thisA much less offensive version of fuck this.
Meaning of wow
- interjection An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
- interjection An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.
- interjection Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something.
wow in other languages
Questions about synonyms of wow
- What is another word for wow?
- Wow has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Christ, heavens, gracious, hello, blimey, eep, googly-moogly and coo.
- What is the opposite of wow?
- The opposite of wow is screw this.
- What does wow mean?
- Wow means an indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
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