Words that rhyme with cancerous

Cancerous is a 3-syllable word with 269 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are preposterous, actress, adulteress. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of cancerous

adjective
  1. relating to or affected with cancer; "a cancerous growth"
  2. like a cancer; an evil that grows and spreads; "remorse was cancerous within him"; "pornography is cancerous to the moral development of our children"

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Examples of "cancerous" in lyrics

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

  • "U.S. to deal with, dance with us, to say the least is cancerous"
    Darkim Be Allah f/ Darik the Assassin, K-Bar Allah — Godzilla vs. King Kong
  • "my spoken word is contagious and cancerous"
    Dutchmassive f/ Celph Titled, Walkmen — Fallout
  • "Is he sick? The answer is cancerous"
    Encore f/ Holekost, Turban — E.T.

What do these rhymes mean?

actress
a female actor
adulteress
a woman adulterer
adulterous
characterized by adultery; "an adulterous relationship"; "extramarital affairs
adventuress
a woman adventurer
preposterous
incongruous;inviting ridicule; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "cancerous" 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.

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