272+ Words that rhyme with dolorous

Dolorous is a 3-syllable word with 272 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are morris, doris, orris. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of dolorous

adjective
  1. showing sorrow

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What do these rhymes mean?

arras
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs
doris
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids a small region of ancient Greece where the Doric dialect was
morris
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902) English poet and craftsman (1834-1896) leader of the American
norris
United States writer (1870-1902)
orris
German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome fragrant rootstock of various

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "dolorous" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dolorous?
Words that rhyme with dolorous include: morris, doris, orris, norris, arras, cyrus, gyrus, horus, sorus, torus, and 262 more.
How many syllables does dolorous have?
Dolorous has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with dolorous?
There are 272 words that rhyme with dolorous: 272 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dolorous in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dolorous in songwriting are morris, doris, orris. 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 dolorous?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dolorous include morris, doris, orris, norris, arras. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: morris, doris; 1-syllable: icarus, uterus; 2-syllable: epicurus, echovirus. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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