161+ Words that rhyme with adolescence

Adolescence is a 4-syllable word with 161 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are essence, senescence, evanescence. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of adolescence

noun
  1. the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
  2. in the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood

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Examples of "adolescence" in lyrics

See how adolescence is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Giants were weapons their alliance of God brethren's with bad adolescence"
    Almighty — The Almighty
  • "Like the young M.C.'s, who'd only escaped adolescence"
    DJ Muggs vs. GZA — Those That's Bout It
  • "Got my swagger on me, after I was passed my adolescence"
    Fes Taylor f/ Flip, T-Bird — Hawaii Five O

What do these rhymes mean?

essence
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument
evanescence
the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight; "the evanescence of the morning mist"
luminescence
light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures light from nonthermal sources
obsolescence
the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date; "a policy of planned obsolescence"
senescence
the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age the property characteristic of old age

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "adolescence" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like essence, senescence, evanescence create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "adolescence" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with adolescence?
Words that rhyme with adolescence include: essence, senescence, evanescence, luminescence, obsolescence, quintessence, convalescence, phosphorescence, clearance, appearance, and 151 more.
How many syllables does adolescence have?
Adolescence has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with adolescence?
There are 161 words that rhyme with adolescence: 161 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for adolescence in a song?
The strongest rhymes for adolescence in songwriting are essence, senescence, evanescence. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with adolescence?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with adolescence include essence, senescence, evanescence, luminescence, obsolescence. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: essence, clearance; 1-syllable: senescence, quintessence; 2-syllable: evanescence, luminescence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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