Words that rhyme with amiss
Amiss is a 2-syllable word with 89 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dermis, dismiss, epidermis. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of amiss
- adverb
- away from the correct or expected course; "something has gone awry in our plans"; "something went badly amiss in the preparations"
- in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; "if you think him guilty you judge amiss"; "he spoke amiss"; "no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly"
- in an imperfect or faulty way; "The lobe was imperfectly developed"; "Miss Bennet would not play at all amiss if she practiced more"- Jane Austen
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Examples of "amiss" in lyrics
See how amiss is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"I was quietlike, not the riot-type amiss"
East Coast Avenger$ (Esoteric, Trademarc, DC) — Win/Win Situation -
"Check your reasoning cause there's something amiss"
X-Clan — Grand Verbalizer -
"Myself corrupting, salving thy amiss,"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet XXXV
What do these rhymes mean?
- dermis
- the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
- dismiss
- bar from attention or consideration; "She dismissed his advances" cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
- epidermis
- the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
- hiss
- a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
- hypodermis
- layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "amiss" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like dermis, dismiss, epidermis create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "amiss" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.