14+ Words that rhyme with awful

Awful is a 2-syllable word with 14 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are lawful, unlawful, falafel. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of awful

adverb
  1. used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry"
adjective
  1. exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste"; "abominable workmanship"; "an awful voice"; "dreadful manners"; "a painful performance"; "terrible handwriting"; "an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room"
  2. causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked"; "the dread presence of the headmaster"; "polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was"; "a dreadful storm"; "a fearful howling"; "horrendous explosions shook the city"; "a terrible curse"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "awful" in lyrics

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

  • "Crush one's ginger bread tenement awful,"
    Aesop Rock — Oxygen
  • "Hungry got the munchies and my tummy's feelin' awful"
    Anotha Level — What's That Cha Say
  • "It's awful"
    Black Moon — Rush

What do these rhymes mean?

falafel
small croquette of mashed chick peas or fava beans seasoned with sesame seeds
lawful
conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent" according to custom or rule or natural law having a
offal
viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans
unlawful
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention; "an unconventional marriage
waffle
pancake batter baked in a waffle iron pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "awful" 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 awful?
Words that rhyme with awful include: lawful, unlawful, falafel, offal, waffle, playful, harmful, officer, soulful, cheerful, and 4 more.
How many syllables does awful have?
Awful has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with awful?
There are 14 words that rhyme with awful: 14 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for awful in a song?
The strongest rhymes for awful in songwriting are lawful, unlawful, falafel. 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 awful?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with awful include lawful, unlawful, falafel, offal, waffle. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: lawful, offal; 1-syllable: unlawful, falafel. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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