woe
6 antonyms and opposites of woe, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.
Antonyms
How to use woe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
"Woe is me" is deliberately old-fashioned and now used mostly in a joking, self-mocking way.
Etymology
From Old English wā, an ancient cry of grief found across many Indo-European languages — related to Latin vae and Ancient Greek οὐαί, both also meaning "woe!"
Full origin of woe →Frequently asked questions
What does “woe” mean?
The word “woe” means deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it. In plain terms, great sorrow or trouble, or the misfortunes that cause it.
How do you pronounce “woe”?
“Woe” is pronounced woh (/woʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “woe” in a sentence?
Here is “woe” used in a sentence: “He poured out his woes to anyone who would listen.”
What is another word for “woe”?
Words with a similar meaning to “woe” include affliction, aggrievance, distress, grief, grievance and hardship.
What is the opposite of “woe”?
The opposite of “woe” — its antonyms — are benefit, boon, fortune, joy and laugh.
What part of speech is “woe”?
Depending on how it is used, “woe” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “woe” come from?
The word “woe” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old English wā, an ancient cry of grief found across many Indo-European languages — related to Latin vae and Ancient Greek οὐαί, both also meaning "woe!".
Is “woe” a common word?
“Woe” is an uncommon word in modern English.