Onomatopoeic (adjective)

  1. Relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia.
  2. Describing words that imitate the sounds they describe.

Origin:

Derived from the noun "onomatopoeia" meaning "the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it represents.

Examples:

  1. The onomatopoeic words in the poem helped create a sense of the sounds of nature.
  2. The onomatopoeic words like "sizzle" and "buzz" made the story more interesting.
  3. The comic book's onomatopoeic sound effects added to the sense of action.
  4. The onomatopoeic words like "hiss" and "sizzle" helped to create a sense of tension in the story.
  5. The sound of the alarm clock was an example of onomatopoeic sound.
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