rhythmical
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- hyperrhythmical adjective
- hyperrhythmicalness noun
- nonrhythmical adjective
- semirhythmical adjective
- unrhythmical adjective
Etymology
Origin of rhythmical
First recorded in 1560–70; rhythmic ( def. ) + -al 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The rhythmical and heavily vocal shaabi and chaabi heard on the streets of North Africa.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024
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
All is quiet except for the rhythmical chirping of crickets calling out to each other.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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