Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whew
interjection
/hjuː/
Definition
An exclamation used to express relief, surprise, or excitement.
Examples
- Whew, I thought I was going to miss the bus!
- After the long exam, I sighed, ‘Whew, that was tough!’
- Whew! What an incredible performance!
Meaning
Whew is often uttered when someone has successfully overcome a stressful situation or when they are amazed by something.
Synonyms
- Wow
- Phew
- Yikes
