Words that rhyme with basil
Basil is a 2-syllable word with 22 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are appraisal, basal, bedazzle. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of basil
- noun
- any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
- (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)
- leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
2 syllables
Examples of "basil" in lyrics
See how basil is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"With roasted garlic and basil"
Edan — Beautiful Food -
"Yo, seen it all scenery, post-war poison taste basil"
Inspectah Deck f/ Planet Asia, Termanology — Serious Rappin' -
"Olive oil and fried tomatoes and basil"
RZA f/ Allah Real, Daddy-O, Division — Wherever I Go
What do these rhymes mean?
- appraisal
- the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth a document appraising the value of something (as
- basal
- especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem
- bedazzle
- to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light; "She was dazzled by the bright headlights"
- dazzle
- brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense
- frazzle
- a state of extreme exhaustion; "he was worn to a frazzle" wear away by rubbing
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "basil" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like appraisal, basal, bedazzle create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "basil" 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.