cadent
/ˈkeɪdənt/
ADJECTIVE
1. Having a regular or rhythmic cadence
Characterized by a measured, flowing, or regularly recurring rhythm, especially in sounds, speech, music, or movement.
1.1. Regular and measured rhythm
Describing sounds, movements, or repeated actions that follow a steady, balanced, and recurring rhythmic pattern.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- arrhythmic
- unrhythmic
- unmeasured
- nonmetrical
Examples
- The cadent footsteps of the marching soldiers echoed through the quiet street.
- The raindrops created a gentle, cadent rhythm against the rooftop.
- The dancer's movements were graceful and cadent throughout the performance.
Related Words
1.2. Musical or lilting quality of sound
Describing sounds, voices, or melodies that possess a flowing, musical, or gently rhythmic quality.
Synonyms
- lilting
- musical
- rhythmic
- rhythmical
- flowing
- cadenced
Antonyms
- arrhythmic
- unmusical
- unrhythmic
Examples
- The poet recited the verses in a soft, cadent voice.
- The cadent notes of the distant bells created a soothing atmosphere.
- Her speech possessed a cadent quality that made the story particularly engaging.
Related Words
- melodic
- harmonious
- sonorous
- intonation
- inflection
- prosody
- modulation
ADJECTIVE
2. Falling or descending
Moving or tending downward, particularly in a gradual or flowing manner; an archaic or literary sense derived from the Latin word cadere, meaning to fall.
2.1. Downward movement or falling
Describing something that falls, descends, or moves from a higher position to a lower one.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- ascending
- rising
- soaring
- climbing
- mounting
Examples
- The poet described the cadent tears falling slowly down her cheeks.
- The cadent stream flowed gently over the rocks.
- The leaves followed a cadent path as they drifted toward the ground.
Related Words
- descent
- decline
- gravity
- downfall
- subsidence
- diminution