adverb
- in a way that is characteristic of or peculiar to a particular language, dialect, or group; using idioms or expressions natural to native speakers
- in a manner that conforms to the style, conventions, or typical patterns of a particular art form, musical genre, or discipline
Usage: commonly used in linguistics, translation, and language learning contexts
Usage: used in music, art, and performance contexts
Examples
- She spoke English idiomatically, using phrases that only native speakers would naturally say.
- The translator rendered the poem idiomatically rather than word-for-word to preserve its meaning.
- He played the jazz piece idiomatically, capturing the authentic feel of the genre.
- To write idiomatically in French, you must learn common expressions, not just grammar rules.
- The actor delivered the dialogue idiomatically, making it sound like real conversation.
- Idiomatically speaking, 'it's raining cats and dogs' means heavy rain, not literal animals falling from the sky.