rhythmic

adjective

rhyth·​mic ˈrit͟h-mik How to pronounce rhythmic (audio)
variants or rhythmical
1
: marked by or moving in pronounced rhythm
2
: of, relating to, or involving rhythm
rhythmically adverb

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
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That may be as simple as taking time to focus on your breathing, and using the rhythmic cadence of your breaths to calm yourself. Alice Park, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024 Hanan Townshend’s score, with its heavy, rhythmic breathing and ethereal tones, cultivates a constant atmosphere of unease. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 The six-stringed tandem of Murray, Gers and Smith sounded like an orchestra together as each guitarist delivered virtuosic lyrical solos — with Harris and McBrain providing muscular rhythmic support. David Chiu, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 This rhythmic variation is crucial in maintaining reader interest and engagement throughout the narrative. Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rhythmic 

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of rhythmic was in 1603

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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhythmic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

rhythmic

adjective
rhyth·​mic ˈrit͟h-mik How to pronounce rhythmic (audio)
variants or rhythmical
: of, relating to, or having rhythm
rhythmically adverb

Medical Definition

rhythmic

adjective
rhyth·​mic ˈrit͟h-mik How to pronounce rhythmic (audio)
variants or rhythmical
1
: of, relating to, or involving rhythm
2
: marked by or moving in pronounced rhythm
rhythmic contractions
rhythmically adverb

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