rhythmical
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rhythmical
First recorded in 1560–70; rhythmic ( def. ) + -al 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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They are known for their rhythmical singing, incessant drumming and trance-like ferocity, and the country’s history of success at the World Cup is rivaled by few.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2022
In happier times, Eliot would describe “The Waste Land” as “just a piece of rhythmical grumbling.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2022
Maudlin and Allison quickly became a formidable rhythmical force, giving Holly's songs a unique urgency.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2022
Those rhythmical, mindful activities that engage your hands are very replenishing, a form of meditation.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2022
She carried water to the field hands, and listened to their rhythmical singing, watched how the movement of their hands, their bodies, was paced to the rhythm of the song.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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