Words that rhyme with captive
Captive is a 2-syllable word with 148 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are adoptive, demonstrative, relative. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of captive
- being in captivity
- giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"
- a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
3 syllables
- adoptive
- relative
- ablative
- absorptive
- adaptive
- adsorptive
- assertive
- assumptive
- attractive
- conceptive
- consumptive
- corruptive
- curative
- deceptive
- descriptive
- disruptive
- durative
- emotive
- eruptive
- inscriptive
- irruptive
- lucrative
- narrative
- nutritive
- perceptive
- prescriptive
- presumptive
- receptive
- redemptive
- secretive
- promotive
- inceptive
- proscriptive
- susceptive
- resorptive
- preceptive
4 syllables
- demonstrative
- alleviative
- alterative
- appellative
- applicative
- appreciative
- associative
- attributive
- automotive
- calculative
- comparative
- consecutive
- contemplative
- contraceptive
- cooperative
- copulative
- correlative
- cumulative
- declarative
- decorative
- delineative
- diminutive
- distributive
- executive
- explorative
- figurative
- generative
- imperative
- integrative
- interpretive
- legislative
- locomotive
- maladaptive
- operative
- pejorative
- penetrative
- preoperative
- preparative
- regulative
- reiterative
- restorative
- retributive
- speculative
- superlative
- ulcerative
- unassertive
- unreceptive
- approbative
- deprecative
- separative
- stimulative
- suppurative
- introvertive
- unperceptive
- compensative
- corporative
- depurative
- emulative
- federative
- interruptive
- irrelative
- remonstrative
- reparative
- simulative
- isolative
- coagulative
- maturative
5 syllables
- accelerative
- acculturative
- accumulative
- adjudicative
- administrative
- agglomerative
- alliterative
- ameliorative
- anticipative
- assimilative
- collaborative
- commemorative
- corroborative
- degenerative
- deliberative
- disintegrative
- electromotive
- evaporative
- exonerative
- inoperative
- manipulative
- postoperative
- recuperative
- remunerative
- uncooperative
- undemonstrative
- vituperative
- desiderative
- elaborative
- enumerative
- exaggerative
- exhilarative
- extrapolative
- inconsecutive
- interpolative
- regenerative
- inoculative
- obliterative
Examples of "captive" in lyrics
See how captive is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Shame held them captive"
Algorithm — War at 120/80 (Floodgates) -
"The'll get gat slapped and held captive"
Apocalipps f/ Black Child, JoJo Pellegrino, Kryme Life — Clippers -
"When sin takes or should I say took the world captive"
The Cross Movement — What a Relief
What do these rhymes mean?
- ablative
- relating to the ablative case tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature
- absorptive
- having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); "as absorbent as a sponge"
- adoptive
- of parents and children; related by adoption; "adoptive parents" acquired as your own by free choice
- demonstrative
- given to or marked by the open expression of emotion
- relative
- estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "captive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like adoptive, demonstrative, relative create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "captive" 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.