13+ Words that rhyme with devious

Devious is a 2-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are previous, envious, obvious. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of devious

adjective
  1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success"; "gave oblique answers to direct questions"; "oblique political maneuvers"
  2. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes"
  3. deviating from a straight course; "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "devious" in lyrics

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

  • "I might look righteous but I'm the devious"
    9th Prince f/ Rubbabandz — Granddaddy Flow
  • "Catch me in devious"
    Buddha Monk f/ Derrick Sassin, Dungeon Masta — Bust Gats
  • "It's hard to stop-stop cheatin yeah, I'm devious"
    Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf — Devotion

What do these rhymes mean?

envious
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her
obvious
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors"
pervious
admitting of passage or entrance; "pervious soil"; "a metal pervious to heat"
previous
just preceding something else in time or order; "the previous owner
vesuvius
a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "devious" has 2 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 devious?
Words that rhyme with devious include: previous, envious, obvious, pervious, vesuvius, oblivious, impervious, lascivious, ingredients, flavius, and 3 more.
How many syllables does devious have?
Devious has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with devious?
There are 13 words that rhyme with devious: 13 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for devious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for devious in songwriting are previous, envious, obvious. 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 devious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with devious include previous, envious, obvious, pervious, vesuvius. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: previous, envious; 1-syllable: vesuvius, oblivious. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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