rhythmically
/ˈrɪð.mɪ.kli/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
In a way that has a regular, repeated beat or pattern. It can also mean in a smooth, measured way.
- The dancers moved rhythmically to the drumbeat.
- She tapped rhythmically on the desk.
- The waves hit the shore rhythmically.
Adinary Nuance
Rhythmically is more specific than "regularly" or "repeatedly". It suggests a beat, pattern, or flow, often in music, movement, speech, or sound. Use it when the timing itself matters, not just the fact that something happens again and again.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- theo nhịp điệu
- Spanish
- rítmicamente
- Chinese
- 有节奏地
- Japanese
- リズミカルに
- Korean
- 리드미컬하게
Etymology
Rhythmically comes from rhythm, which entered English from Greek via Late Latin and Old French. The adverb form appeared later in English, built with -ically.
Common phrases
move rhythmicallyspeak rhythmicallybeat rhythmicallypulse rhythmically
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Frequently asked questions
- Is rhythmically used more in music writing?
- Yes, but not only in music. It also describes movement, sound, or speech with a clear beat.
- What is the difference between rhythmically and regularly?
- Regularly means at fixed times or intervals. Rhythmically means with a beat, pattern, or flowing timing.
- Can I use rhythmically in academic writing?
- Yes, if you are describing sound, speech, movement, or patterns clearly and precisely.