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- [wou]
- /waʊ/
- /waʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wou]
- /waʊ/
Definitions of wowed word
- verb with object wowed to gain an enthusiastic response from; thrill. 1
- noun wowed Audio. a slow wavering of pitch in sound recording or reproducing equipment caused by uneven speed of the turntable or the tape. Compare flutter (def 12). 1
- noun wowed Scot. and North England Dialect. a howl, wail, bark, whine, or mew. 1
- verb without object wowed Scot. and North England Dialect. to howl, wail, bark, whine, or mew. 1
- noun wowed Simple past tense and past participle of wow. 1
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Origin of wowed
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; perhaps identical with Scots wow! exclamation of surprise or admiration
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Wowed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wowed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for wowed
adjective wowed
- blown away — past participle of blow away.
- exultant — Triumphantly happy.
Antonyms for wowed
noun wowed
- flopped — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.