rhythmic

Connected with the pattern of beats in music, speech, or movement.

• The song has a simple rhythmic pattern.
• We studied the rhythmic structure of the poem.
• The dancers matched their rhythmic movements to the drums.

Common phrases: rhythmic pattern, rhythmic structure, rhythmic movement

Happening or moving in a steady, repeated pattern.

• Her breathing was slow and rhythmic.
• We heard rhythmic tapping from the next room.
• The boat rocked with the rhythmic movement of the waves.

Similar words: rhythmical, regular

Opposites: irregular

Common phrases: rhythmic breathing, rhythmic tapping, rhythmic motion