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rhythmically

/ˈrɪð.mɪ.kli/
rhyth · mi · cal · ly
Adjective:rhythmic
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• adverb

1

In a manner marked by a regular, repeated pattern of movement, sound, or beats.

Example

"The ocean waves crashed rhythmically against the rocky shoreline throughout the night."

2

With respect to musical, poetic, or structural rhythm.

Example

"The second movement of the symphony is rhythmically complex and challenging for the percussionists."

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• Rhymes for rhythmically

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rhythm
rhythmic
rhythmical
rhythmically
rhythmless
rib
ribbed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'rhythmic' + '-ally', ultimately tracing back via Latin 'rhythmicus' to Ancient Greek 'rhythmikos', from 'rhythmos' (measured flow or movement), related to 'rhein' (to flow).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhythmically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhythmically
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