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Vocabulary Entry
onomatopoetic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or denoting words that phonetically imitate or suggest the sound that they describe.
Example Sentences
"The word 'buzz' is an onomatopoetic term for the sound made by bees."
"Children often enjoy reading onomatopoetic words in storybooks."
"The poet used onomatopoetic language to create vivid imagery in his verses."
N
noun
A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.
Example Sentences
"Words like 'meow' and 'bang' are examples of onomatopoetic nouns."
"The use of onomatopoetic expressions can enhance the emotional impact of writing."
"In poetry, onomatopoetic words can bring scenes to life by evoking sounds."