Synonyms for onomatope
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A word formed by onomatopoeia or mimesis.
Forms
- Plural
- onomatopes → onomatopoeiae, ideophones…
Example sentences
- onomatopoeia Some of the onomatopoeia in Japanese make no sense to me.
- ideophone Splish-splash is an example of an ideophone.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| onomatope | steady | |
| onomatopoeia | rising | |
| ideophone | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- ideophone
- 12 letters
- onomatopoeia