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 Shifting between precision and improvisation, each rhythmic mark registers its own time signature. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Even the outro gives that familiar groove one final twist, carrying the chorus’ melodic and rhythmic framework into new lyrics rather than simply repeating the chorus again. — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 In addition, lines in the stanzas usually alternate between lines of four stresses and three stresses, which defines the ballad’s particular rhythmic pattern, or meter. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026 If whisking by hand, do so at a steady pace in a rhythmic motion for consistency and success. — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhythmic

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Adjective

The company also disclosed a second consecutive quarter of negative free cash flow, another metric causing concern among investors.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Ko says it was used to convert imperial volume measurements to metric weight measurements in recipes two years ago, and a feature was added last year that converts recipes to halve or double the original serving size.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of metrical

Adjective

Hilton, a former Fox News host, spent much of the summer barnstorming the state and keeping up a steady stream of media appearances.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Shortly before noon in Farmington, a steady stream of voters made their way into the polls at West Woods Upper Elementary School.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Adapted from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hugely successful musical of the same name, the film was considered a critical and commercial failure despite its stacked cast — which also included James Corden, Idris Elba, Taylor Swift and others among Dench.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of musical

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