Words that rhyme with courteous
Courteous is a 2-syllable word with 15 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are beauteous, bounteous, discourteous. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of courteous
- exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture"
- characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon
2 syllables
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Examples of "courteous" in lyrics
See how courteous is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"My testament is courteous"
Adeem — Maker Mine -
"I'm courteous"
Celph Titled f/ DutchMassive, Majik Most — Pit of the Flame -
"Before we bust, I won't be courteous,"
Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek (Reflection Eternal) — The Express
What do these rhymes mean?
- beauteous
- (poetic )beautiful, especially to the sight
- bounteous
- given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments
- discourteous
- showing no courtesy; rude; "a distant and at times discourteous young" lacking social graces
- duteous
- willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect; "a dutiful child"; "a dutiful citizen
- gluteus
- any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "courteous" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like beauteous, bounteous, discourteous create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "courteous" 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.