Words that rhyme with devouring
Devouring is a 3-syllable word with 9 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are flowering, glowering, scouring. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of devouring
- adjective
- (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
4 syllables
Examples of "devouring" in lyrics
See how devouring is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Devours his will, that lived by foul devouring."
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
What do these rhymes mean?
- flowering
- having a flower or bloom; "a flowering plant" the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms a developmental
- glowering
- showing a brooding ill humor; "a dark scowl"; "the proverbially dour New England Puritan"; "a glum, hopeless shrug
- scouring
- moving over territory to search for something
- souring
- the process of becoming sour
- towering
- of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "devouring" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like flowering, glowering, scouring create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "devouring" 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.