1. relating to or characterized by words that imitate the sound they represent
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The word ‘buzz’ is onomatopoetic because it sounds like the noise a bee makes.
• Comic books often use onomatopoetic words like ‘pow’ and ‘crash’ to show action.
• Children enjoy onomatopoetic words such as ‘splash’ and ‘giggle’ in picture books.
• The poet used onomatopoetic language to make readers hear the sounds of nature.
• Words like ‘hiss’ and ‘whisper’ are onomatopoetic examples in English.
• The onomatopoetic quality of ‘tick-tock’ makes it perfect for describing clock sounds.