onomatopoetic

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Relating to or characteristic of onomatopoeia; describing words that imitate the sound they represent.

1. Relating to onomatopoeiaC1formal

   Describing words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

   Lautmalerisch

   • The word 'buzz' is an onomatopoetic term for the sound of a bee.
   • Onomatopoetic words like 'hiss' and 'pop' are common in comic books.
   • Poets often use onomatopoetic language to create vivid imagery.

   Synonymeechoicimitativeonomatopoeic

2. Sound-imitativeC1formal

   Formed by imitating a natural sound, such as the sound of an animal or an object.

   Lautmalend

   • 'Cuckoo' is an onomatopoetic word derived from the bird's call.
   • The word 'splash' is onomatopoetic, mimicking the sound of liquid.
   • Children's books frequently use onomatopoetic words like 'boom' and 'crash'.

   Synonymeechoicimitativemimeticonomatopoeic