idiomatic
IPA: ɪdiʌmˈætɪk
noun
- Synonym of idiom
adjective
- Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.
- Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
- (music) Relating to parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.
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Examples of "idiomatic" in Sentences
- But it's also used idiomatically.
- A more idiomatic expression please.
- Although that may be rather idiomatic.
- But that's not the idiomatic way to say it.
- Maybe it is highly specialised and idiomatic.
- Polyphonic music is idiomatic for the lyra viol.
- And it needs to be edited into idiomatic English.
- The use of 'the' here is idiomatically preferable.
- Eloquently stated in idiomatic English, I'm too lazy.
- Aspects of the novel have entered the Chinese idiomatic lexicon.
- It is my intention with this sentence to be idiomatically emphatic.
- I'm married to a non-native speaker and I LOVE getting to explain idiomatic (well, and any other cultural nuanced) expressions to him all the time.
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