Synonyms of the word

anapaestic

• adj. Alternative spelling of anapestic.
• n. Alternative spelling of anapestic.

anapestic

• adj. of, or relating to, or composed of an anapest.
• adj. of, or relating to, one of the distinct beats in a (human?) heartbeat pattern.
• adj. of, or relating to, a rhythmic pattern used in certain forms of poetry (see also limeric or limerick).
• adj. of, or relating to, certain beats in specific types of drum rhythms, e.g. specific beats within the part…
• n. A verse that contains anapestic feet.

rhetorical

• adj. Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.
• adj. Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument.