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14+ Words that rhyme with decent

Decent is a 2-syllable word with 14 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are indecent, recent, present. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of decent

adverb
  1. in the right manner; "please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?"
adjective
  1. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous; "from a decent family"; "a nice girl"
  2. according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior"

2 syllables

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Examples of "decent" in lyrics

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

  • "But the weed was still decent"
    Bizzy Bone — Voices in My Head
  • "Drugs where you sleepin', just ain't decent"
    Cormega f/ Tiffany — Love is Love
  • "But eack rhyme being stated is well past decent"
    Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew — Everybody's Got 2 Get Some

What do these rhymes mean?

adjacent
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room
indecent
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste
nascent
being born or beginning; "the nascent chicks"; "a nascent insurgency"
present
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
recent
new; "recent graduates"; "a recent addition to the house

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "decent" 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 decent?
Words that rhyme with decent include: indecent, recent, present, nascent, adjacent, puissant, renascent, subjacent, complacent, indehiscent, and 4 more.
How many syllables does decent have?
Decent has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with decent?
There are 14 words that rhyme with decent: 14 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for decent in a song?
The strongest rhymes for decent in songwriting are indecent, recent, present. 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 decent?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with decent include indecent, recent, present, nascent, adjacent. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: recent, present; 1-syllable: indecent, adjacent; 2-syllable: indehiscent, reminiscent. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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