31+ Words that rhyme with appalling

Appalling is a 3-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bawling, calling, crawling. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of appalling

adjective
  1. causing consternation; "appalling conditions"
noun
  1. an experience that appalls; "is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?"

Examples of "appalling" in lyrics

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  • "The sky is falling, life is appalling"
    Blackalicious — Sky is Falling
  • "The illiteracy level of our children are appalling"
    Cage f/ Jello Biafra — Grand Ol' Party Crash
  • "It's raining with corpses, the blood is appalling"
    Insane Clown Posse — Hell's Forecast

What do these rhymes mean?

bawling
loud cries made while weeping
calling
the particular occupation for which you are trained
crawling
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage
enthralling
capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music
falling
decreasing in amount or degree; "falling temperature" becoming lower or less in degree or value; "a falling market

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "appalling" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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