Onomatopoeic
(adjective)
- Relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia.
- 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:
- The onomatopoeic words in the poem helped create a sense of the sounds of nature.
- The onomatopoeic words like "sizzle" and "buzz" made the story more interesting.
- The comic book's onomatopoeic sound effects added to the sense of action.
- The onomatopoeic words like "hiss" and "sizzle" helped to create a sense of tension in the story.
- The sound of the alarm clock was an example of onomatopoeic sound.