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

Using gentle, rhythmic movements, an MLD therapist guides fluid around areas where lymph nodes or vessels have been damaged or removed. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

As the rhythmic clicking of a dozen sewing machines echoes through his small workshop, Ainé Pathé Ouédraogo weaves through the room, checking seams and hems. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

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

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