Interjections of Surprise · Interjections — English Vocabulary

used to express sudden realization, understanding, or surprise

"Aha! I found the answer."

"Aha! I finally found the answer to that difficult math problem."

used to express surprise, wonder, or admiration

"Aah, that feels so good."

"Aah, that feels so good after sitting in the same position all day."

used to express surprise, mild shock, or amazement without swearing

"Gee, that is really interesting."

"Gee, that is really interesting. I had no idea about that before."

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

"Jeez, that was very close."

"Jeez, that was very close. We almost had a big accident on the road."

used to express surprise, wonder, or fascination

"Ooh, this looks delicious."

"Ooh, this looks delicious. I cannot wait to taste it right now."

used to express surprise, realization, understanding

"Oh, I forgot my keys."

"Oh, I completely forgot to buy milk at the grocery store again. How silly."

used to show that we are angry, interested, etc.

"Ah, now I understand."

"Ah, now I finally understand what you were trying to explain to me earlier."

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

"Holy moly, that is huge!"

"Holy moly, that is huge! I have never seen anything like it before."

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

"Holy cow, look at that!"

"Holy cow, look at that amazing car parked right in front of us."

used to express extreme surprise, shock, disbelief, or astonishment

"Holy crap, are you okay?"

"Holy crap, are you okay after that nasty fall on the ice?"

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

"Holy smoke, that was loud!"

"Holy smoke, that was loud! Did you hear that explosion just now?"

used to express surprise, amazement, or shock

"Holy mackerel, you scared me!"

"Holy mackerel, you scared me! I did not hear you coming at all."

used in response to unexpected or circumstances to express surprise

"Dear me, what happened here?"

"Dear me, what happened here? This room is such a terrible mess."

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

"Fancy that! You were right."

"Fancy that! You were right all along, and I was completely wrong."

used to express surprise, amazement, or delight

"Golly, that is a big dog."

"Golly, that is a big dog. I hope it is friendly and does not bite."

used to express astonishment, shock, or disbelief

"Blimey! I did not expect that."

"Blimey! I did not expect to see you here. What a nice surprise."

used to express strong surprise, disbelief, or astonishment

"I'll be damned, you won!"

"I'll be damned, she actually finished the entire marathon without stopping once."

used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

"Lo and behold, it appeared."

"Lo and behold, the lost puppy suddenly appeared at the doorstep, wagging its tail happily."

used to express a variety of emotions, including surprise and disbelief

"Mamma mia, that was delicious!"

"Mamma mia, that was delicious! I have never tasted anything so good before."

used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

"Stone me! That is incredible."

"Stone me! That is incredible. I cannot believe my eyes right now."

used to express shock, disbelief, or confusion about a situation

"What in the world happened?"

"What in the world are you doing with that strange device in the middle of the night?"

used to express surprise or disbelief, sometimes ironically

"You do not say! Tell me more."

"You do not say! Tell me more about what happened at the party."

used to express a strong feeling of surprise, wonder, admiration, or amazement

"Wow, this is beautiful!"

"Wow, that is an amazing magic trick! How did you learn to do that?"

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

"Whoa, slow down, please."

"Whoa, slow down, please. You are going way too fast for me."

used to express surprise or astonishment

"Damn! I lost my wallet."

"Damn! I lost my wallet somewhere, and I cannot find it anywhere."

used to express a strong reaction to something surprising or unexpected

"No way! I do not believe you."

"No way! I do not believe you. That story sounds completely made up."

used to express strong emotions such as surprise

"Goddamn, that hurts a lot."

"Goddamn, that hurts a lot. I think I need to see a doctor."

used to convey genuine surprise or interest in response to something someone has just said

"No kidding! That's great."

"She told me she got the promotion, and I responded, 'No kidding, congratulations!'"