123+ Words that rhyme with cunning

Cunning is a 2-syllable word with 123 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are stunning, awakening, running. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of cunning

adjective
  1. attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby"
  2. showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem"
noun
  1. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

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Examples of "cunning" in lyrics

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

  • "Posse 2 Kid Dee is cunning"
    C.I.A. (Ice Cube, Kid Dee, Sir Jinx) — My Posse
  • "Blow me out the spot, not, but quite cunning"
    Easy Mo Bee — Now or Never
  • "Beautiful but deadly, she was mad cunning"
    Random — Splash Woman

What do these rhymes mean?

awakening
the act of waking; "it was an early awakening"; "it was the waking up he hated most"
darkening
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over; "the darkening sky" changing to a darker color
running
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "as mountain stream with freely running water
shunning
deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
stunning
commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "cunning" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cunning?
Words that rhyme with cunning include: stunning, awakening, running, shunning, darkening, blackening, reckoning, thickening, christening, awning, and 113 more.
How many syllables does cunning have?
Cunning has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with cunning?
There are 123 words that rhyme with cunning: 123 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cunning in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cunning in songwriting are stunning, awakening, running. 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 cunning?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cunning include stunning, awakening, running, shunning, darkening. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: stunning, running; 1-syllable: darkening, blackening; 2-syllable: awakening, determining. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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