rhythmic

adjective

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

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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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The key is rhythmic balance and easy flow, according to Slagen. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 2026 Some fans brought in drums and played ‘em in the far reaches of the upper decks, with the rhythmic sound never stopping while the ball was on the pitch. — David Close, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice. — Ukee Washington, CBS News, 19 June 2026 Jama refers to the high-energy rhythmic chants sang by people at events, primarily supporters of sports teams, and is pivotal in Ghanaian culture. — Pj Green july 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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rhythmic

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

Medical Definition

rhythmic

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

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