METRICAL Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

metrical

adjective

ˈme-tri-kəl

variants or metric

Definition of metrical

as in rhythmic

marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound the metrical chugging of the machinery had a hypnotic effect

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Recent Examples of metrical Brown failed to score double-figures in any of the Denver Nuggets’ six playoff games last season and ranked in the 10th percentile among all players in the advanced metric EPM. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The new tier of intermediate-sized banks would have a community development test, but not an investment and service metric that large banks are graded on. — Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 This is decided on a case-by-case basis by the NFL’s disciplinary officers rather than as part of an automatic rule metric. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 The difference between the 86,400 atomic seconds metric and a day measured by Earth’s rotation is less than 4 milliseconds. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 The relationship between expected average daily rate and occupancy can be more informative than either metric considered on its own. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 There's also an option to get an all-metric or all-imperial version, depending on which system you're used to. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 The 210,000-metric-ton ships will use ethanol, methanol or conventional heavy fuel oil for propulsion. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Suzuki’s overall contributions as a Cub, according to FanGraphs’ dollars metric, were worth $125 million. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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rhythmic

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The neon kangaroo flickered, releasing a rhythmic, neon buzz.

— Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Even the outro gives that familiar groove one final twist, carrying the chorus’ melodic and rhythmic framework into new lyrics rather than simply repeating the chorus again.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

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