oˌnomatopoˈetically, adv.
[f. prec.: see -ically.]
In accordance with onomatopoesis; by an onomatopoetic process; onomatopœically.
| 1866 N. & Q. 3rd Ser. IX. 497/1 An unused root, onomatopoetically imitating the sound of beating or striking. 1882 Manchester City News 18 Feb. 2/1 The buzzing of insects, the twittering of birds..and the hum-drum of towns..all contribute their quota to the onomatopoetically named phenomenon. |