wow
- 01 A2 Elementary
interj.you say this when you are very surprised, impressed, or excited.
interj.an exclamation used to express wonder, amazement, or great pleasure.
Simple“Wow, I can't believe you finished that whole project in one day.”
In context“Wow, the view from the summit is even more breathtaking than the photographs suggested.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to make someone feel very impressed or amazed.
v.to excite or greatly impress an audience or individual. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“The young gymnast really wowed the judges with her difficult routine.”
In context“The marketing team hoped to wow the investors with a high-tech presentation and a sleek new prototype.”
Antonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a person or thing that is very successful or impressive.
n.a person or thing that is an extraordinary success or source of amazement.
Simple“The new musical was a total wow with the local audience.”
In context“The gala was a real wow, featuring performances that left the attendees talking for weeks afterward.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a slow change in the sound of music, usually caused by a problem with a record player or tape machine.
n.a slow form of pitch variation or flutter in sound reproduction, typically caused by speed fluctuations in mechanical components.
Simple“The old record player had a lot of wow, making the singer's voice sound strange.”
In context“The technician noted significant wow and flutter during the playback, indicating that the drive belt needed immediate replacement.”
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