IDIOMATIC Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

idiomatic

adjective

ˌi-dē-ə-ˈma-tik

Definition of idiomatic

as in personal

of, relating to, or belonging to a single person the new teacher's idiomatic approach to dealing with special-needs students is already showing signs of success

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Recent Examples of idiomatic What mattered was the freshness of the programming and the spark of the performances—above all, the sly, idiomatic singing of the soprano Melissa Wimbish. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026 Is this idiomatic for this language, or just one possible approach? — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Mar. 2026 Grieve wanted to make Proust more idiomatic and sound up-to-date. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025 The worst examples of Google's idiomatic AI guesswork are ones where the LLM slips past plausible interpretations and into sheer hallucination of completely fictional sources. — ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for idiomatic

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Adjective

Both are a complete overhaul of their long-haul cabins, featuring seat heating, seat cooling and personal climate controls.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
The Fireplace Shangri-la room is your own personal retreat, complete with an oversized soaking tub (big enough for even a tall girl like myself to enjoy) and separate shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

The effects of magnesium supplementation on subjective anxiety and stress-a systematic review.

— Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026
One group got no special instructions, while the other was told to actively find moments of awe on their walk, seeking out novelty, tapping into wonder, and noticing the vastness of things, even in their own neighborhood—all subjective, of course.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of subjective

Adjective

Polite and attentive, the expert service across the staff—from the front desk team to the groundskeepers—prioritizes the personalized guest experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
In a unique adaptation of a traditional ceremony, the bridal party reinterpreted the seven blessings by reciting their own personalized blessing for the couple.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

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