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

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

From Slate • Jul. 29, 2023

But Tuscaloosa, the state’s fifth-largest city whose name almost rings onomatopoeic for Southern, will always be home.

From The Guardian • Dec. 22, 2017

Mr. Boesman’s score is an exuberant, slippery mix of styles, full of onomatopoeic effects and witty allusions.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2017

The context helped, but more than that, the word was at one with its meaning, and was almost onomatopoeic.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan