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onomatopoeical

/ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ɪ.kəl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к звукоподражанию или характеризующийся им (образование слова от звука, связанного с тем, что оно называет).

An obsolete adjective meaning relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia (the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named).

  1. Imitative of natural soundsC2formal

    Describing words that phonetically imitate, resemble, or suggest the sound they describe.

    ruЗвукоподражательный

    • The word 'buzz' is onomatopoeical, mimicking the sound of a bee.
    • 'Sizzle' is an onomatopoeical term for the sound of frying.
    • Poets often use onomatopoeical words to create vivid auditory imagery.

    Synonymsechoicimitativemimeticonomatopoeic

Forms
  • more onomatopoeical comparative form
  • most onomatopoeical superlative form