Words that rhyme with arduous

Arduous is a 2-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ambiguous, anfractuous, assiduous. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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"

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?

ambiguous
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
anfractuous
full of twists and turns; "anfractuous cliffs"
assiduous
marked by care and persistent effort; "her assiduous attempts to learn French"; "assiduous research
bourse
the stock exchange in Paris
congruous
corresponding in character or kind suitable or appropriate together

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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 ambiguous, anfractuous, assiduous 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.

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