16+ Words that rhyme with contagious

Contagious is a 3-syllable word with 16 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are outrageous, courageous, advantageous. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of contagious

adjective
  1. easily diffused or spread as from one person to another; "a contagious grin"
  2. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

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Examples of "contagious" in lyrics

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

  • "Homies roll aimless, the attitude we hold is contagious"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Dowutigotta
  • "Where the game we display is real contagious"
    Ant Banks f/ Captain Save'm, Dionne Jackson, Dolla Will, Too $hort, Vidal Prevost — Lead the Way
  • "Proving death is contagious"
    Bootleg — Death Before Dishonesty

What do these rhymes mean?

advantageous
giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country
burgess
English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993) a citizen of an English borough
courageous
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
disadvantageous
constituting a disadvantage
outrageous
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror; "subjected to outrageous cruelty

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "contagious" 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 contagious?
Words that rhyme with contagious include: outrageous, courageous, advantageous, disadvantageous, burgess, gorgeous, rampageous, umbrageous, egregious, litigious, and 6 more.
How many syllables does contagious have?
Contagious has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with contagious?
There are 16 words that rhyme with contagious: 16 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for contagious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for contagious in songwriting are outrageous, courageous, advantageous. 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 contagious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with contagious include outrageous, courageous, advantageous, disadvantageous, burgess. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: burgess, gorgeous; 1-syllable: outrageous, courageous; 2-syllable: advantageous, irreligious. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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