Words that rhyme with earnest
Earnest is a 2-syllable word with 65 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are afforest, arbalest, ballast. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of earnest
- adjective
- characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"
- earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
- not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "earnest" in lyrics
See how earnest is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Frozen, nowhere, just a kid I had a friend, named deadly earnest"
Buck 65 — Blood of a Young Wolf -
"I should be frank, honest and earnest"
Muphin f/ FG — Feel Where Ya Comin' From -
"the importance of being earnest"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- afforest
- establish a forest on previously unforested land; "afforest the mountains"
- arbalest
- an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges
- ballast
- any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads an
- breakfast
- the first meal of the day (usually in the morning) eat an early morning meal
- deforest
- remove the trees from; "The landscape was deforested by the enemy attacks"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "earnest" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like afforest, arbalest, ballast create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "earnest" 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.