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69+ Words that rhyme with awesome

Awesome is a 3-syllable word with 69 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are blossom, opossum, possum. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of awesome

adjective
  1. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "New York is an amazing city"; "the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight"; "the awesome complexity of the universe"; "this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath"- Melville; "Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent"

1 syllable

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Examples of "awesome" in lyrics

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

  • "When you see me flossin, whippin somethin awesome"
    B.B. Jay — Don't Be Mad (Who Da' Blame)
  • "Open up your ears to the future and behold something awesome"
    Boogiemonsters — Mark of the Beast II (R.S.V.)
  • "But you can deny I'm forming, can't deny I'm awesome"
    Classified — Average MC

What do these rhymes mean?

blossom
reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts the period of greatest prosperity
buxom
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves; "Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
opossum
small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a
possum
nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
some
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "awesome" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with awesome?
Words that rhyme with awesome include: blossom, opossum, possum, some, buxom, balsam, dorsum, gypsum, hansom, jetsam, and 59 more.
How many syllables does awesome have?
Awesome has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with awesome?
There are 69 words that rhyme with awesome: 69 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for awesome in a song?
The strongest rhymes for awesome in songwriting are blossom, opossum, possum. 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 awesome?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with awesome include blossom, opossum, possum, some, buxom. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: some; 1-syllable: blossom, possum; 2-syllable: opossum, lonesome. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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