onomatopoeic

Example Sentences

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To the Nolan fanboys, the “Batman” television series’ creators made West carry shark repellent and throw onomatopoeic punches because they didn’t understand what it meant to be Batman.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

“First of all, I love onomatopoeic language,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Moffat evokes the same simmering tension with “Boom,” right down to the onomatopoeic episode title.

From New York Times • May 17, 2024

Wumpth! in my best onomatopoeic voice and throwing Spidey to the other side of the room.

From Slate • Jul. 29, 2023

Silly songs and rhymes with interesting onomatopoeic sounds and simple, repetitive words are also highly useful, such as “Galumph Went the Little Green Frog” and “Jelly in a Bowl.”

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin