Words that rhyme with deft
Deft is a 1-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bereft, heft, left. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of deft
adjective
- skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands; "a deft waiter"; "deft fingers massaged her face"; "dexterous of hand and inventive of mind"
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "deft" in lyrics
See how deft is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"God help you if you wanna turn left, you'd have to be deft"
Sudden Death — New Jersey Lifestyle
What do these rhymes mean?
- bereft
- unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love sorrowful through loss or deprivation; "bereft of hope"
- heft
- the property of being large in mass lift or elevate test the weight of something by lifting it
- left
- toward or on the left; also used figuratively; "he looked right and left
- theft
- the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International"
- weft
- the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "deft" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bereft, heft, left create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.