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

• cadenced
• cadent
• measured
• metrical
• metric

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

From the moment passengers step onto the ship, the rhythmic pulse of the Caribbean surrounds them. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025

The rhythmic movement mimics the womb and can be very soothing. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025

Horizontal bands of silver and gold march in a rhythmic pattern down the right side of the goddess’ face, ornament that may represent the elaborate body tattoos popular among Thracians. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025

Polished and rhythmic, the album had been all machine. —Michael Owen, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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