wow

• восклицание, выражающее удивление, восторг, восхищение или удовольствие

An exclamation used to express surprise, wonder, pleasure, admiration, or amazement. Often used as a spontaneous reaction to something impressive, unexpected, or emotionally striking.

1. Expression of surprise or astonishmentA1informal

   Used to react to something unexpected, shocking, or remarkable. Conveys a sudden emotional response to new information or an unusual situation.

   Выражение удивления или изумления

   • Wow! I didn't expect to see you here!
   • Wow, that's a huge surprise!
   • Wow — you actually finished the whole project in one day?

2. Expression of admiration or pleasureA1informal

   Used to convey enthusiasm, delight, or appreciation when encountering something impressive, beautiful, or skillfully done.

   Выражение восхищения или удовольствия

   • Wow! That performance was absolutely incredible!
   • Wow, look at that sunset!
   • She walked in and — wow — everyone turned to look.

3. Sarcastic expression of disapprovalB1slang

   Used ironically to express disbelief, criticism, or mild contempt, often when someone has done something foolish, inappropriate, or disappointing.

   Ироничное выражение неодобрения

   • Wow… you really forgot my birthday?
   • Wow. That's the worst idea I've ever heard.
   • He showed up three hours late. Wow.

• Существительное, обозначающее шутку или замечание, которое считается чрезвычайно смешным или забавным.

A noun referring to a joke or remark that is considered extremely funny or amusing.

1. A very funny jokeB2informal

   A joke or remark that is considered extremely amusing or hilarious.

   Очень смешная шутка

   • He told a real wow at the party last night.
   • That comedian's punchline was an absolute wow.
   • She shared a wow that had everyone in stitches.

   Synonymsbelly laughhowlerscreamthigh-slapper

• Глагол, используемый для выражения действия, которое сильно впечатляет или поражает кого-либо.

A verb used to express the act of impressing or astonishing someone greatly.

1. Impress greatlyB2informal

   To cause someone to feel admiration or excitement; to impress someone very much.

   Впечатлить

   • The singer wowed the audience with her powerful voice.
   • His presentation wowed the entire board of directors.
   • The new product design wowed customers at the launch event.

   Synonymsamazeastonishastoundawebedazzledazzledumbfoundflabbergastoverwhelmstun