Simple meaning
What does Idiomatic mean?
Idiomatic means sounding natural in that language.
Dictionary definition
Idiomatic means using words in a natural way that native speakers commonly use.
Example sentences
Idiomatic in a sentence
easy
Our class practiced the word idiomatic in speaking and writing.
medium
In the reading activity, idiomatic helped us understand how language is used in context.
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Using idiomatic in my paragraph made the meaning clearer for listeners and readers.
Synonyms
Words like Idiomatic
naturalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
native-likeRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
conversationalRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
awkward wordingHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
literal-only wordingHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Idiomatic word family
Base word
idiomatic
adjective
idiomatic
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does idiomatic mean?
IDIOMATIC means idiomatic means sounding natural in that language.
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