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77+ Words that rhyme with delicate

Delicate is a 3-syllable word with 77 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are glut, smut, strut. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

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"

1 syllable

2 syllables

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?

glut
the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
slut
a dirty untidy woman a woman adulterer
smut
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
strut
a proud stiff pompous gait brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression to walk with a
uncut
not trimmed; "shaggy untrimmed locks" (used of grass or vegetation) not cut down with a hand implement or machine

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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 glut, smut, strut 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with delicate?
Words that rhyme with delicate include: glut, smut, strut, uncut, slut, rebut, somewhat, but, gut, hut, and 67 more.
How many syllables does delicate have?
Delicate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with delicate?
There are 77 words that rhyme with delicate: 77 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for delicate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for delicate in songwriting are glut, smut, strut. 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 delicate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with delicate include glut, smut, strut, uncut, slut. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: glut, smut; 1-syllable: uncut, rebut; 2-syllable: somewhat, intricate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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