Words That Imitate Sounds

noun the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

• The poet used onomatopoeia to vividly describe the sounds of nature in his latest work.
• I love how onomatopoeia makes comic books more fun to read with all the sound effects.
• The rapper's lyrics are full of onomatopoeia that really bring his songs to life.
• The artist's use of onomatopoeia in her painting created a sense of movement and energy.

adjective relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia, the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

• The term 'onomatopoeic' refers to words that imitate the sound they represent.
• I love how onomatopoeic words like 'buzz' and 'hiss' sound exactly like what they describe.
• Kids these days use so many onomatopoeic words in their text messages, like 'lol' and 'omg'.
• The onomatopoeic nature of the poem's language added an extra layer of depth to its meaning.