rhythmic

adjective

rhyth·​mic ˈrit͟h-mik 

variants or rhythmical

ˈriṯẖ-mi-kəl 

1

: marked by or moving in pronounced rhythm

2

: of, relating to, or involving rhythm

rhythmically

ˈriṯẖ-mi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of rhythmic

• metrical
• cadenced
• steady
• musical

Examples of rhythmic in a Sentence

We could hear a rhythmic drumming outside.

lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sound of her mother's voice reading the Bible

Recent Examples on the Web

As the tilt lessens, the ice retreats again, carving and refilling terrain in rhythmic cycles that mirror Earth's own glacial epochs. —Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025

This bilingual edition preserves Vilariño’s rhythmic precision and existential intensity, giving readers a rare glimpse into a body of work that continues to resonate far beyond its origins. —Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025

As the sun sets, Cartagena transforms into a rhythmic celebration. —Essence, 7 Nov. 2025

There is also a rhythmic dance during the skiing that is part of a special mind-body connection. —Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for rhythmic

• algorithmic
• logarithmic
• antiarrhythmic
• arrhythmic
• semilogarithmic

Kids Definition

rhythmic

adjective

rhyth·​mic ˈrit͟h-mik 

variants or rhythmical

-mi-kəl 

: of, relating to, or having rhythm

rhythmically

-mi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

rhythmic

adjective

rhyth·​mic ˈrit͟h-mik 

variants or rhythmical

-mi-kəl 

1

: of, relating to, or involving rhythm

2

: marked by or moving in pronounced rhythm

rhythmic contractions

rhythmically

-mi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb