146+ Words that rhyme with emeritus
Emeritus is a 4-syllable word with 146 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are duplicitous, acetous, afflatus. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of emeritus
- adjective
- honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus'
- noun
- a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
2 syllables
3 syllables
- acetous
- afflatus
- apprentice
- arbutus
- arthritis
- boletus
- bronchitis
- bursitis
- circuitous
- colitis
- conspectus
- covetous
- cystitis
- detritus
- fortuitous
- gastritis
- gratuitous
- ileitis
- impetus
- iritis
- mastitis
- mephitis
- momentous
- phlebitis
- portentous
- prophetess
- prospectus
- rhinitis
- tinnitus
- donatus
- glossitis
- tacitus
- colpitis
- metritis
- orchitis
- otitis
- rachitis
- vulvitis
- myelitis
- osteitis
- pyelitis
- iapetus
- viscountess
- diophantus
- pilatus
- miletus
- caecitis
- typhlitis
- pyritous
- conductus
4 syllables
- duplicitous
- altostratus
- apparatus
- calamitous
- cirrostratus
- declivitous
- dermatitis
- enteritis
- felicitous
- fibrositis
- filamentous
- gingivitis
- hepatitis
- iniquitous
- laryngitis
- meningitis
- necessitous
- pharyngitis
- precipitous
- sinusitis
- solicitous
- tonsillitis
- ubiquitous
- saleratus
- mastoiditis
- retinitis
- spondylitis
- arteritis
- blepharitis
- cellulitis
- lymphangitis
- ophthalmitis
- ovaritis
- parotitis
- pneumonitis
- salpingitis
- stomatitis
- synovitis
- tympanitis
- urethritis
- vaginitis
- valvulitis
- myocarditis
- pancreatitis
- pocahontas
- eczematous
- nimbostratus
- oedematous
- sclerotitis
- duodenitis
- periostitis
- ligamentous
- hippolytus
5 syllables
7 syllables
Examples of "emeritus" in lyrics
See how emeritus is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"professor emeritus"
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"dr george buss stanford prof emeritus"
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"dr claude buss stanford prof emeritus"
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What do these rhymes mean?
- acetous
- tasting or smelling like vinegar
- afflatus
- a strong creative impulse; divine inspiration; "divine afflatus"
- altostratus
- a stratus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
- apparatus
- equipment designed to serve a specific function (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given
- duplicitous
- marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "emeritus" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like duplicitous, acetous, afflatus create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "emeritus" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.