Words that rhyme with doleful
Doleful is a 3-syllable word with 8 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awful, baleful, cheerful.
Definition of doleful
adjective
- filled with or evoking sadness; "the child's doleful expression"; "stared with mournful eyes"; "mournful news"
What do these rhymes mean?
- awful
- used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry" exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste
- baleful
- deadly or sinister; "the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look" threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic
- cheerful
- being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting
- guileful
- skilful
- having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "doleful" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like awful, baleful, cheerful create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "doleful" 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.