aah

/ɑː/

Definitions

1. interjection

a low, drawn-out exhalation of the breath, expressing a feeling of wonder, relief, or pain.

“She let out a loud ‘aah’ as she saw the breathtaking view.”

2. noun

a sound of this kind, especially one that is involuntary.

“The doctor was startled by the patient’s loud aah.”

3. verb

to make a low, drawn-out exhalation of the breath, typically expressing a feeling of wonder, relief, or pain.

“The patient aahed in pain after the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • oh
  • ooh

Antonyms

  • hmm
  • uh