rhythmic

adjective

rhyth·​mic ˈrit͟h-mik How to pronounce rhythmic (audio)
variants or rhythmical
ˈriṯẖ-mi-kəl How to pronounce rhythmic (audio)
Synonyms of rhythmic
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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Sliding bass, sharp percussion and dark production create a menacing backdrop for Pop Smoke’s unmistakably deep voice, which lands as another rhythmic element within the track. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 In the clip, Lee expertly beats on a bongo while Limbani responds with eager rhythmic dancing. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Hospitality package offers for badminton, cricket and rhythmic gymnastics are due later in the year. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

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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