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Definitions

automatic

[aw-tuh-mat-ik] / ˌɔ təˈmæt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
done or made by machine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
automated electric electronic mechanical
WEAK
mechanized motorized robotic self-moving self-regulating self-starting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
by hand manual
WEAK
stilted thought-out unnatural
ADJECTIVE
done by habit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mechanical natural
STRONG
reflex routine unconscious
WEAK
autogenetic habitual impulsive instinctive instinctual intuitive involuntary knee-jerk perfunctory spontaneous unforced unintentional unmeditated unthinking unwilled
Antonyms
WEAK
by hand manual stilted thought-out unnatural
ADJECTIVE
occurring as natural consequence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certain inevitable
STRONG
necessary routine
WEAK
assured inescapable unavoidable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful uncertain unsure
WEAK
by hand manual stilted thought-out unnatural

Example Sentences

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The adoption of automatic enrollment has gone a long way toward getting Americans to save more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The club triggered the process for automatic relegation after informing the Isthmian League before the 31 March deadline.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

England and Spain are expected to battle for top spot in their group, with only one automatic qualification place up for grabs.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Fernandez’s boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, was sentenced to death in 2018, and his automatic appeal petition is currently pending in California Supreme Court.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

I’m irritated that Dr. Crowchild keeps asking me to figure out what my automatic and unconscious negative thoughts are.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.