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74+ Words that rhyme with delirious

Delirious is a 3-syllable word with 74 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are serious, mysterious, curious. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of delirious

adjective
  1. experiencing delirium
  2. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; "a crowd of delirious baseball fans"; "something frantic in their gaiety"; "a mad whirl of pleasure"

Examples of "delirious" in lyrics

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

  • "Baby girl I'm serious, ain't nuttin' delirious"
    9th Prince — Honeycomb
  • "We keep to ourselves, with nobody else around to make us delirious"
    Bizzy Bone
  • "Hitting ten dollar sticks and acting delirious"
    Brownside — Gang Related

What do these rhymes mean?

curious
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang
imperious
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
mysterious
of an obscure nature; "the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms"; "a deep dark secret
nereus
(Greek mythology) a sea god son of Pontus and Gaea
serious
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities; "a serious student of history

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "delirious" 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 delirious?
Words that rhyme with delirious include: serious, mysterious, curious, nereus, imperious, deleterious, cereus, furious, various, aquarius, and 64 more.
How many syllables does delirious have?
Delirious has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with delirious?
There are 74 words that rhyme with delirious: 74 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for delirious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for delirious in songwriting are serious, mysterious, curious. 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 delirious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with delirious include serious, mysterious, curious, nereus, imperious. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: serious, curious; 1-syllable: mysterious, imperious; 2-syllable: deleterious, stradivarius. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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