Synonyms of metrical

metrical

adjective

ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or metric

as in rhythmic

marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound

the metrical chugging of the machinery had a hypnotic effect

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rhythmic
• cadenced
• cadent
• measured
• steady
• uniform
• musical
• metronomic
• swaying
• regular
• lilting
• even

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unmeasured
• arrhythmic
• nonmetrical
• unrhythmic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of metrical

For all the metric and aesthetic improvement that Arraez has made at second base, Adames has graded out poorly by any measurement. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Speed is not the only metric; the ultimate value will be about picking up the right problem to solve. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Assessed values are just one metric to calculate how much a property might be worth. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Barker hopes this will turn culture from a soft concept into a metric leadership can be judged on. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Apps that turn light into a daily metric Software is expanding the category. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026