jesus

noun
UK: /ˈdʒiːzəs/
US: /ˈdʒiːzəs/

  1. The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the son of God.

    1. People believe that Jesus loves them. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas every year. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used as an exclamation of surprise, shock, annoyance, or frustration.

    1. Jesus, I can't believe I forgot my keys again [ ] [ ]
    2. Jesus, I didn't realize how much this was going to cost to repair. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lord savior christ
jesus interjection

  1. Expressing surprise, shock, or annoyance.

    1. Jesus Christ, what was that loud noise outside [ ] [ ]
    2. Jesus, I can't believe how long this line is taking to move forward. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jesus" in English means: The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the son of God., Used as an exclamation of surprise, shock, annoyance, or frustration..

The phonetic transcription of "jesus" is /ˈdʒiːzəs/ in British English and /ˈdʒiːzəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jesus": lord, savior, christ.

Example usage of "jesus": "People believe that Jesus loves them.". More examples on the page.