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62+ Words that rhyme with crying

Crying is a 1-syllable word with 62 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dying, lying, flying. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of crying

adjective
  1. demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need"; "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken; "insistent hunger"; "an instant need"
  2. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; "a crying shame"; "an egregious lie"; "flagrant violation of human rights"; "a glaring error"; "gross ineptitude"; "gross injustice"; "rank treachery"
noun
  1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "I hate to hear the crying of a child"; "she was in tears"

Examples of "crying" in lyrics

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

  • "bless all the mothers come to you crying"
    69 Boyz — One God, One Judge
  • "My pops died of cancer, got a grown man crying"
    Al-D f/ Trae, Ronnie Spencer — Life & Times
  • "Oh why did you, tease me, this way? Stop crying"
    Allah Real — Try My Love

What do these rhymes mean?

dying
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be; "a dying man"; "his dying wish
flying
moving swiftly; "fast-flying planes"; "played the difficult passage with flying fingers" hurried and brief
lying
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
spying
keeping a secret or furtive watch the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes the act of detecting
trying
hard to endure; "fell upon trying times" extremely irritating to the nerves; "nerve-racking noise

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with crying?
Words that rhyme with crying include: dying, lying, flying, spying, trying, tying, buying, dyeing, frying, prying, and 52 more.
How many syllables does crying have?
Crying has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with crying?
There are 62 words that rhyme with crying: 62 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for crying in a song?
The strongest rhymes for crying in songwriting are dying, lying, flying. 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 crying?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with crying include dying, lying, flying, spying, trying. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dying, lying; 1-syllable: undying, supplying; 2-syllable: overlying, underlying. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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