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33+ Words that rhyme with celibate

Celibate is a 3-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are glut, smut, rebut. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of celibate

adjective
  1. abstaining from sexual intercourse; "celibate priests"
noun
  1. an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "celibate" in lyrics

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

  • "Yes she's intelligent, and before me she was celibate"
    7L & Esoteric — Jealous Over Nothing
  • "Or become celibate"
    K-Otix — Mind Over Matter
  • "thought it was no helping it my selfishness was celibate"
    Lecrae — I'm a Saint

What do these rhymes mean?

glut
the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
rebut
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof; "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments" prove to be false or incorrect
slut
a dirty untidy woman a woman adulterer
smut
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
strut
a proud stiff pompous gait brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression to walk with a

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "celibate" 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 celibate?
Words that rhyme with celibate include: glut, smut, rebut, strut, slut, uncut, somewhat, cut, gut, hut, and 23 more.
How many syllables does celibate have?
Celibate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with celibate?
There are 33 words that rhyme with celibate: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for celibate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for celibate in songwriting are glut, smut, rebut. 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 celibate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with celibate include glut, smut, rebut, strut, slut. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: glut, smut; 1-syllable: rebut, uncut; 2-syllable: somewhat. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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