Words that rhyme with delicate

Delicate is a 3-syllable word with 77 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abut, advocate, affricate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of delicate

adjective
  1. exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury; "a delicate violin passage"; "delicate china"; "a delicate flavor"; "the delicate wing of a butterfly"
  2. marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique; "a surgeon's delicate touch"
  3. easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates"; "fragile old bones"; "a frail craft"

Examples of "delicate" in lyrics

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

  • "Today summon the rug rat oblivious to what's delicate"
    Aesop Rock — Blue in the Face
  • "Of course I realize to fill the ring, procedure's delicate"
    Aesop Rock f/ Slug — I'll Be OK
  • "I understand a woman's feelings, are very delicate"
    Blue Raspberry f/ Cranston Juliani — Giving Into You Again

What do these rhymes mean?

abut
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"
advocate
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea a lawyer who pleads cases in court push for something
affricate
a composite speech sound consisting of a stop and a fricative articulated at the same point (as `ch' in `chair' and `j
at
a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series)
basket
a container that is usually woven and has handles the quantity contained in a basket horizontal circular metal hoop

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "delicate" 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.

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