aw

/ɑː/ /ɔː/

noun

An instance of aw.

Examples :

"The audience let out a collective "aw" when the puppy tripped over its own paws. "

interjection

Used to express disappointment or dismay.

Examples :

""Aw, I didn't get the job." "

emotion language communication sound exclamation

interjection

Used to express mild protest, entreaty, consternation, or disapproval.

Examples :

""Aw, come on, Mom! I've already cleaned my room." "

emotion language communication exclamation

interjection

Used to express affection.

Examples :

""Aw, that's a beautiful drawing, Lily!" "

emotion exclamation

Meanings

Examples :

"The audience let out a collective "aw" when the puppy tripped over its own paws. "

Examples :

""Aw, I didn't get the job." "

Examples :

""Aw, come on, Mom! I've already cleaned my room." "

Examples :

""Aw, that's a beautiful drawing, Lily!" "

Related Words

entreaty noun

The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging.

consternation noun

Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

disappointment noun

A feeling of sadness or frustration when a strongly held expectation is not met.

affection noun

The act of affecting or acting upon.

protest noun

A formal objection, especially one by a group.

instance noun

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

tripped verb

To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

express noun

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

collective noun

A farm owned by a collection of people

audience noun

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

beautiful noun

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

disapproval noun

The act of disapproving; condemnation.