Interjections Examples
An interjection is a short, expressive word or phrase that conveys emotion or reaction, often standing alone in a sentence.
Interjections are powerful tools in communication, expressing a wide range of emotions and reactions. Here are some examples of interjections, categorized for clarity.
Positive Emotions
Excitement and Joy
Awesome: Great or excellent
Bravo: Well done
Cheers: Good wishes
Eureka: I have found it
Fantastic: Wonderful
Hallelujah: Praise the Lord
Hooray: Expression of joy
Hurrah: Expression of excitement
Huzzah: Expression of approval
Marvelous: Wonderful
Oh joy: Expression of happiness
Oh wow: Expression of amazement
Super: Very good
Sweet: Great
Terrific: Excellent
Whee: Expression of excitement
Whoopee: Expression of celebration
Woohoo: Expression of joy
Yay: Expression of triumph
Yippee: Expression of delight
Surprise and Amazement
Ah: Realization
Aha: Discovery
Amazing: Astonishing
Astonishing: Surprising
Gosh: Surprise
Holy cow: Surprise
Holy moly: Surprise
Incredible: Unbelievable
My goodness: Astonishment
Whoa: Surprise
Negative Emotions
Disappointment and Frustration
Alas: Regret
Aw: Disappointment
Bah: Disdain
Bummer: Disappointment
Darn: Mild frustration
Drat: Mild annoyance
Eek: Fear
Fiddlesticks: Frustration
Grr: Anger
Heck: Mild exclamation
Meh: Indifference
Nuts: Frustration
Oh no: Concern
Oops: Mistake
Phooey: Disgust
Rats: Disappointment
Sheesh: Annoyance
Shucks: Disappointment
Sigh: Resignation
Ugh: Disgust
Anger and Annoyance
Argh: Frustration
Blah: Disinterest
Blimey: Surprise
Crikey: Surprise
Dang: Mild frustration
Darn it: Frustration
Gosh darn it: Frustration
Jeez: Annoyance
Oh brother: Annoyance
Phew: Relief
Neutral Emotions
Attention and Call-Outs
Ahem: Clearing throat
Behold: Look
Eh: Question
Hey: Greeting
Hi: Greeting
Listen: Pay attention
Look: Pay attention
Oi: Attention
Psst: Quiet call
Yoo-hoo: Attention
Thinking and Realization
Ah: Realization
Aha: Discovery
Hm: Thinking
Hmm: Thinking
Oh: Realization
Oho: Discovery
Oh well: Acceptance
So: Thinking
Um: Hesitation