RHYTHMIC Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

rhythmic

adjective

ˈrit͟h-mik

variants or rhythmical

Definition of rhythmic

as in metrical

marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sound of her mother's voice reading the Bible

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Recent Examples of rhythmic Each review sucks rhythm and emotion out of an intensely rhythmic and emotional sport. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Donaldson herself has said this gallopingly rhythmic tale is one of her favourites. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026 To depict the robotic lives of its citizens, Currie and team employ clever stagecraft involving puppets (designed by Saskia Bakker) and rhythmic, repetitive dialogue. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Compression boots use rhythmic air pressure on the legs to boost circulation and move excess fluid out of muscles, which may ease swelling, soreness and heavy legs after training. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhythmic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic

Adjective

To prove the absolute health of its free cash flow conversion engine, this metric needs to return to the mid-20% peer average over the next few quarters.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Keep in mind, there is no universal workplace metric because no two offices serve the same purpose.

— Micah Remley, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of metrical

Adjective

That means taking bold swings, alongside crowd-pleasers, with a steady willingness to push boundaries.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Rabid bat detections can vary year-to-year, but Los Angeles County has seen a steady upward trend for more than a decade.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

Slam Frank’s provocations, however, are leavened by Fox’s genuine skill with and respect for musical theater.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
There was no question of Swift doing a musical number on the episode, since the musical guest had long since been announced as Turnstile.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of musical

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