Words that rhyme with contrived
Contrived is a 3-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are approved, beloved, deprived. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of contrived
- showing effects of planning or manipulation; "a novel with a contrived ending"
- 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"
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "contrived" in lyrics
See how contrived is used at the end of a line in songs:
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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 — 99ยข Lighter -
"abstractly contrived"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- approved
- established by authority; given authoritative approval; "a list of approved candidates"
- beloved
- dearly loved a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- deprived
- marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
- derived
- formed or developed from something else; not original
- deserved
- properly deserved; "a merited success"
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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 approved, beloved, 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.