Onomatopoetically refers to the use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they describe. While it is a unique and specific term, there are some synonyms that can be used in its place. These include mimetically, phonetically, echoically, and sound-effectively. Mimetically is closely related as it implies imitation or reproduction. Meanwhile, phonetically focuses on the sound patterns and the components of speech. Echoically refers to the repetition of sound or words. Lastly, sound-effectively implies sounds serving in the same function as effects in movies or in the making of music. These alternates are just as descriptive and effective in conjuring up an auditory experience in the reader's imagination.