rhythmic
adjective
rhyth·mic
ˈrit͟h-mik 
variants
or rhythmical
1
: marked by or moving in pronounced rhythm
2
: of, relating to, or involving rhythm
Synonyms of rhythmic
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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Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Hip-hop artists have long drawn from Fela’s work, recognizing Afrobeat’s rhythmic complexity and ideological power.
—Obi Asika, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The event opened with rhythmic drumming, setting the tone for a celebration of Black history through music, poetry and storytelling.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.
—Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhythmic. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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rhythmic
adjective
rhyth·mic
ˈrit͟h-mik
variants
or rhythmical
1
: of, relating to, or involving rhythm
2
: marked by or moving in pronounced rhythm
rhythmic contractions
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