onomatopoeic
/ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or having the quality of onomatopoeia; sounding like the thing it describes.
- The word 'buzz' is onomatopoeic because it sounds like a bee.
- The poet chose onomatopoeic language to bring the storm to life, with words like 'roar' and 'crash'.
- Children's books often use onomatopoeic words like 'pop' and 'snap' to make stories more fun.