Definition of ONOMATOPOEIC

onomatopoeic

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia
  • (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound; ; - Harry Hoijer
    • "onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises"

Adj

  • Of or relating to onomatopoeia.
  • Having the property of onomatopoeia.

Origin / Etymology

From onomatopoeia + -ic.

Antonyms

nonechoic

Scrabble Score: 18

onomatopoeic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
onomatopoeic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
onomatopoeic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

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