Words that rhyme with dreary
Dreary is a 2-syllable word with 74 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are aerie, apiary, auxiliary. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of dreary
- lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise; "her drab personality"; "life was drab compared with the more exciting life style overseas"; "a series of dreary dinner parties"
- causing dejection; "a blue day"; "the dark days of the war"; "a week of rainy depressing weather"; "a disconsolate winter landscape"; "the first dismal dispiriting days of November"; "a dark gloomy day"; "grim rainy weather"
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Examples of "dreary" in lyrics
See how dreary is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Let it come out dark and dreary"
DJ Muggs & Planet Asia — All Hail the King -
"Too much of California cess'll make your eyesight dreary"
T-Rock — 51 Deep -
"once upon a midnight dreary"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- aerie
- the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) any habitation at a high altitude
- apiary
- a shed containing a number of beehives
- auxiliary
- functioning in a supporting capacity; "the main library and its auxiliary branches" furnishing added support
- aviary
- a building where birds are kept
- beery
- smelling of beer
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "dreary" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like aerie, apiary, auxiliary create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "dreary" 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.