rhythmic

Definitions

rhythm (regular beat) + -ic (adjective ending) = 'having a regular beat.' It is the standard adjective form of rhythm and describes anything with a steady, repeating pulse — rhythmic clapping, rhythmic breathing, the rhythmic crash of waves.

Common Collocations

• 1.rhythmic pattern有节奏的模式
• 2.rhythmic movement有节奏的动作
• 3.rhythmic breathing有节律的呼吸
• 4.rhythmic clapping有节奏的鼓掌
• 5.rhythmic gymnastics艺术体操

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The rhythmic clapping of the crowd encouraged the performers.

• 2.

  She fell asleep to the rhythmic sound of the rain.

• 3.

  Rhythmic breathing helps runners conserve their energy.

Easily Confused

rhythmic vs rhythmical — Same meaning, but rhythmic is by far the everyday choice; rhythmical is the older, more literary twin and sounds slightly formal or dated. When in doubt, use rhythmic.