Words that rhyme with desolate

Desolate is a 3-syllable word with 203 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are acidulate, adulate, aglet. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of desolate

adjective
  1. providing no shelter or sustenance; "bare rocky hills"; "barren lands"; "the bleak treeless regions of the high Andes"; "the desolate surface of the moon"; "a stark landscape"
  2. crushed by grief; "depressed and desolate of soul"; "a low desolate wail"
verb
  1. leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch; "The mother deserted her children"

1 syllable

5 syllables

Examples of "desolate" in lyrics

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

  • "I take ten paces, spaces desolate"
    Aceyalone f/ The Soul of John Black — Ace Cowboy
  • "A word to the wise, when you roam the streets that's desolate"
    Akrobatik — Nightfall
  • "And get a new assessment to replace your dude who's desolate"
    Dan-e-o — Yesterday

What do these rhymes mean?

acidulate
make sour or more sour
adulate
flatter in an obsequious manner
aglet
metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a
amulet
a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
anklet
a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle a sock that reaches just above the ankle an ornament worn

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "desolate" 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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