adjective
- relating to or being a word that imitates the natural sound it represents
Usage: linguistics
Examples
- The word ‘buzz’ is onomatopoeic because it sounds like the noise a bee makes.
- Comic books are full of onomatopoeic words like ‘pow’ and ‘crash’.
- Children enjoy onomatopoeic words because they’re fun to say.
- The poet used onomatopoeic language to bring the storm scene to life.
- Words like ‘hiss’ and ‘sizzle’ are onomatopoeic expressions.
- The onomatopoeic nature of ‘meow’ makes it easy for kids to remember.