Wow Meaning in English
word
/ˈwaʊ/
WOW
/wˈaʊ/
WOW
Definition
An exclamation used to express surprise, admiration, or excitement.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and expressive. Used in spoken English, texting, and online. Can be positive or amazed—tone depends on context. Sometimes exaggerated ('wow, just wow'). Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: guau - vaya - wowPortuguese (BR): uau - nossaPortuguese (PT): uau - nossaChinese (Simplified): 哇 - 哎呀Chinese (Traditional): 哇 - 哎呀Hindi: वाहArabic: واوBengali: ওয়াও - বাহ - আরেRussian: вау - ничего себе - ух тыJapanese: わあ - うわーVietnamese: wow - ôi - ôi trờiKorean: 와 - 우와Turkish: vay be - vay canına - vayUrdu: واہ - حیرت انگیزIndonesian: wow - wah - hebat
Example Sentences
Wow, that’s a big dog!
basic
Wow, you did a great job!
basic
Wow, look at those stars.
basic
Wow, I can’t believe you remember my birthday!
natural
She opened the box and said, 'Wow, this is exactly what I wanted.'
natural
Wow, just wow. That movie was incredible!
natural