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24+ Words that rhyme with contrived

Contrived is a 3-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are derived, revived, deprived. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of contrived

adjective
  1. showing effects of planning or manipulation; "a novel with a contrived ending"
  2. artificially formal; "that artificial humility that her husband hated"; "contrived coyness"; "a stilted letter of acknowledgment"; "when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation"

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "contrived" in lyrics

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  • "Computerized, televised, contrived"
    Aceyalone — I Can't Complain
  • "of what it's like to be alive, not real you are contrived"
    Blood of Abraham f/ Will.I.Am — 99¢ Lighter
  • "abstractly contrived"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

deprived
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
derived
formed or developed from something else; not original
paved
covered with a firm surface
revived
restored to consciousness or life or vigor; "felt revived hope" given fresh life or vigor or spirit
saved
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin; "a saved soul" guarded from injury or destruction

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "contrived" 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 contrived?
Words that rhyme with contrived include: derived, revived, deprived, paved, saved, gloved, beloved, unloved, unmoved, approved, and 14 more.
How many syllables does contrived have?
Contrived has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with contrived?
There are 24 words that rhyme with contrived: 24 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for contrived in a song?
The strongest rhymes for contrived in songwriting are derived, revived, deprived. 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 contrived?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with contrived include derived, revived, deprived, paved, saved. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: paved, saved; 1-syllable: derived, revived; 2-syllable: unrelieved. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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