Synonyms of rhythmic

rhythmic

adjective

ˈrit͟h-mik 

variants or rhythmical

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arrhythmic
• unmeasured
• unrhythmic
• nonmetrical

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rhythmic

Swimming also reduces stress as rhythmic breathing and movement trigger the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine, which produce a sense of euphoria and well-being. — Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Sure, rhythmic, pattering rain can help regulate your nervous system, and trigger your autonomous sensory meridian response, but me? — Erita Chen, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

The rhythmic movement of my hands, the gentle scraping sounds of metal on metal, and the slow, satisfying growth of a misshapen rectangle between my fingers got me out of my head and grounded in the room around me. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026

Andrés Tambornino’s rhythmic editing pulls together the disparate kinds of stock and material, helping to create a strong sense of forward momentum throughout. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026