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cadenced

American  
[keyd-nst] / ˈkeɪd nst /

adjective

  1. having or marked by a rhythmical cadence.

    the cadenced steps of marching troops.


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Etymology

Origin of cadenced

First recorded in 1780–90; cadence + -ed 3

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No matter how many times I brought it up, Epiphania always gave the same sad answer in her cadenced, Italian accent: "No, you can't buy it! The house is not on the market!"

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2022

The specialists are cadenced and full of adrenaline, so they can get “caught leaning” when the system is out of rhythm.

From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2021

The cadenced distribution of cotton bolls across the picture just over their heads evokes musical notes written on a staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2021

With each cadenced step she took, her tail swung to the rhythm of her paws hitting the snow.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2017

The Jefferson style was fluid, lyrical, cadenced, and melodious.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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