Onomatopoetic
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊnoʊˈmɑtoʊˈpoʊɛtɪk/
Onomatopoetic (adj)
- Describing words that sound like the thing they name, such as noises made by animals or objects.
- Using sound in words to imitate real-world noises, helping the listener imagine the action or event.
Examples
- An onomatopoetic word sounds like the noise it describes.
- The comic uses onomatopoetic sounds like “crash” to show the impact.
Onomatopoetic (adjective)
Examples
- The comic uses an onomatopoetic sound-word style to show action.
- Writers choose an onomatopoetic sound-word style to make scenes feel lively.