Synonyms for metrical

Most common

metric · poetic · rhythmic

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Relating to poetic meter.

Related words

Word family

metric

Phrases

metrical foot

Example sentences

• metric Why doesn't the U.S. switch to the metric system?
• poetic Sami, a rock singer, was more pathetic than poetic.
• rhythmic Rhythmic gymnastics is a beautiful sport for girls.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

metric², poetic³

8 letters

measured², rhythmic²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (metric² = 2 syllables).