wow

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to make someone feel very impressed or amazed.

v. to excite or greatly impress an audience or individual. Transitive — requires a direct object.

“The young gymnast really wowed the judges with her difficult routine.”

“The marketing team hoped to wow the investors with a high-tech presentation and a sleek new prototype.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

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.

“The new musical was a total wow with the local audience.”

“The gala was a real wow, featuring performances that left the attendees talking for weeks afterward.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Music Technical

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.

“The old record player had a lot of wow, making the singer's voice sound strange.”

“The technician noted significant wow and flutter during the playback, indicating that the drive belt needed immediate replacement.”