Words that rhyme with detrimental

Detrimental is a 4-syllable word with 82 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are accidental, chenille, coincidental. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of detrimental

adjective
  1. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury; "damaging to career and reputation"; "the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant"

Examples of "detrimental" in lyrics

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  • "Homicidal face-to-face, do you like 'em detrimental?"
    Ant Banks f/ Mr. Ill, Rappin' Ron, Gangsta P, Jock — Bay Area Massacre
  • "Man not a matter a hand so detrimental"
    Dubee a.k.a. Sugawolf Pimp — Soldiers Only
  • "Even though it's said my input is detrimental"
    FiggKidd f/ DJ Eko, Proof (D12) — Nuthin Eva Worries Me

What do these rhymes mean?

accidental
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally ; "with an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table
chenille
a soft tufted cord used in embroidery a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads
coincidental
occurring or operating at the same time; "a series of coincident events"
compartmental
divided up into compartments or categories; "most sciences have become woefully compartmentalized"
consonantal
being or marked by or containing or functioning as a consonant; "consonantal sounds"; "a consonantal Hebrew text

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "detrimental" has 4 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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