34+ Words that rhyme with darkening

Darkening is a 3-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awakening, cunning, blackening. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of darkening

adjective
  1. becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over; "the darkening sky"
noun
  1. changing to a darker color

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2 syllables

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Examples of "darkening" in lyrics

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

  • "The night that you reached your darkening"
    Brooklyn Zu f/ GZA — Knock Knock
  • "But come with me, creep into the darkening"
    Jamal — Keep It Live
  • "brass 20darkening"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

awakening
the act of waking; "it was an early awakening"; "it was the waking up he hated most"
blackening
changing to a darker color
cunning
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails
reckoning
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities a bill for an amount due the act of counting
thickening
accumulating and becoming more intense; "the deepening gloom"; "felt a deepening love

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "darkening" 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 darkening?
Words that rhyme with darkening include: awakening, cunning, blackening, reckoning, thickening, christening, lining, dawning, evening, leaning, and 24 more.
How many syllables does darkening have?
Darkening has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with darkening?
There are 34 words that rhyme with darkening: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for darkening in a song?
The strongest rhymes for darkening in songwriting are awakening, cunning, blackening. 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 darkening?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with darkening include awakening, cunning, blackening, reckoning, thickening. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cunning, lining; 1-syllable: blackening, reckoning; 2-syllable: awakening. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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