aw
Pronunciation: [ɔː]
Word
Context: "emotional response"
(interjection) a sound people make to show feelings like surprise, happiness, or sympathy. It’s like saying ‘Oh!’ when you see something cute or sad.
Example
Aw, look at that puppy! It's so adorable!
Example
Aw, that’s not fair! You shouldn’t take his toy.
Example
Did you say ‘aw’ when you saw the baby bird?
Context: "reassurance"
(interjection) a sound people use to comfort or soothe someone who is upset. It’s like saying ‘It’s okay!’ when a friend is feeling sad.
Example
Aw, don’t worry! Everything will be alright.
Example
You shouldn’t be upset, aw isn’t a good fix for your feelings right now.
Example
Why did you say ‘aw’ to your friend when she was crying?
Context: "affection"
(interjection) a sound people use when they are impressed by something sweet or touching. It shows that you think something is really nice.
Example
Aw, that was a lovely gesture! You're so kind.
Example
Aw, that wasn’t cute at all; it felt kind of forced.
Example
Did you feel an ‘aw’ moment when you saw the couple sharing ice cream?
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