chantlike

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Adjective chantlike has 1 sense

chantlike, intoned, singsong - uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting; "their chantlike intoned prayers"; "a singsong manner of speaking"
Antonyms: unrhythmical, unrhythmic (indirect, via rhythmical)

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Term: chantlike

Description:

Chantlike is an adjective that describes something resembling or reminiscent of a chant. It denotes a rhythmic, repetitive, and melodic quality.

Senses:

Rhythmic and repetitive in a melodic manner, resembling a chant.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

1. The crowd swayed and sang in a chantlike manner throughout the concert.

2. The song had a chantlike rhythm that invited everyone on the dance floor to move in unison.

Local Usage:

1. The indigenous ceremony included a chantlike prayer that echoed through the sacred valley.

2. The traditional wedding procession featured a chantlike melody sung by the local women.

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