42+ Words that rhyme with arduous

Arduous is a 2-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sumptuous, bourse, fatuous. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of arduous

adjective
  1. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort; "worked their arduous way up the mining valley"; "a grueling campaign"; "hard labor"; "heavy work"; "heavy going"; "spent many laborious hours on the project"; "set a punishing pace"
  2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; "his final, straining burst of speed"; "a strenuous task"; "your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"- F.D.Roosevelt
  3. difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill; "the arduous work of preparing a dictionary"

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Examples of "arduous" in lyrics

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

  • "so hard enough to work arduous"
    Ambassador f/ Enoch, The Phanatik — Hands in the Air
  • "Yeah, Del, repel, arduous"
    Push Button Objects — 360 Degrees
  • "And arduous"
    Tonedeff f/ Deacon the Villain, Kno — Love Ain't

What do these rhymes mean?

bourse
the stock exchange in Paris
fatuous
devoid of intelligence
sinuous
curved or curving in and out; "wiggly lines"
sumptuous
rich and superior in quality; "a princely sum"; "gilded dining rooms"
tenuous
having thin consistency; "a tenuous fluid" very thin in gauge or diameter

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "arduous" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with arduous?
Words that rhyme with arduous include: sumptuous, bourse, fatuous, sinuous, tenuous, vacuous, exiguous, flexuous, sensuous, tortuous, and 32 more.
How many syllables does arduous have?
Arduous has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with arduous?
There are 42 words that rhyme with arduous: 42 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for arduous in a song?
The strongest rhymes for arduous in songwriting are sumptuous, bourse, fatuous. 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 arduous?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with arduous include sumptuous, bourse, fatuous, sinuous, tenuous. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bourse; 1-syllable: sumptuous, fatuous; 2-syllable: exiguous, ambiguous. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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