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 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 See All Example Sentences for rhythmic

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Adjective

The difference between the 86,400 atomic seconds metric and a day measured by Earth’s rotation is less than 4 milliseconds.

— Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
The relationship between expected average daily rate and occupancy can be more informative than either metric considered on its own.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of metrical

Adjective

With each new season, the series has expanded its audience base across both broadcast and streaming platforms, and this popularity has also translated into steady DVD sales.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Optimism among managers and above held steady at 59%, and 80% reported positive financial returns from AI, though only 28% called those returns strongly positive.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
This marked the first instance of the swear word accidentally making an appearance during a live sketch since Sam Rockwell in 2018 (not counting Sabrina Carpenter’s use of the word during a musical performance last year).

— Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026

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