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syncopated

adjective

/ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

offbeat, rhythmic, accented, irregular

regular, steady

syncopated rhythm, syncopated beat, syncopated music

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Inexperienced and immature.

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater