Wowed: meaning, definitions and examples
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wowed
[ waʊd ]
past tense
To wow someone means to impress or astonish them greatly. It often refers to a reaction of admiration or amazement caused by something remarkable or outstanding.
Synonyms
astonish, astound, impress, thrill.
Examples of usage
- The magician wowed the audience with his tricks.
- She wowed her classmates with her art project.
- The performance was so good that it wowed everyone in the room.
- His presentation wowed the investors, leading to a successful funding round.
Translations
Translations of the word "wowed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impressionado
🇮🇳 प्रभावित
🇩🇪 beeindruckt
🇮🇩 terkesan
🇺🇦 вражений
🇵🇱 zachwycony
🇯🇵 感動した
🇫🇷 impressionné
🇪🇸 impresionado
🇹🇷 etkilenmiş
🇰🇷 감명받은
🇸🇦 مندهش
🇨🇿 ohromený
🇸🇰 ohromený
🇨🇳 印象深刻
🇸🇮 navdušen
🇮🇸 heillaður
🇰🇿 әсерленген
🇬🇪 გამაოგნებელი
🇦🇿 təsirlənmiş
🇲🇽 impresionado
Etymology
The word 'wow' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the Scottish word 'waw,' meaning to be astonished or to express wonder. It entered common usage, particularly in American English, and became widely recognized as an exclamation of surprise or admiration. As a verb, 'to wow' emerged later, evolving from the interjection 'wow' to express the act of impressing someone significantly. Over time, it has been used in various contexts, from entertainment and performance to everyday achievements, accentuating the emotional response it evokes. The transition from a loud expression to a verb showcases the dynamic evolution of language and how words adapt to new forms and uses within social and cultural contexts.