12+ Words that rhyme with envious

Envious is a 2-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are devious, obvious, pervious. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of envious

adjective
  1. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "envious" in lyrics

See how envious is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "But we proved them wrong, and made them envious"
    2 Live Crew — Man, Not a Myth
  • "I don't even take you serious, I think you envious"
    Cormega — Unforgiven
  • "It might get confusing when I'm feeling like I'm losing in the envious"
    G&E Music (The Grouch + Eligh) — I Come Cleaner

What do these rhymes mean?

devious
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success
obvious
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors"
pervious
admitting of passage or entrance; "pervious soil"; "a metal pervious to heat"
previous
just preceding something else in time or order; "the previous owner
vesuvius
a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "envious" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with envious?
Words that rhyme with envious include: devious, obvious, pervious, previous, vesuvius, oblivious, impervious, lascivious, flavius, niveous, and 2 more.
How many syllables does envious have?
Envious has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with envious?
There are 12 words that rhyme with envious: 12 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for envious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for envious in songwriting are devious, obvious, pervious. 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 envious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with envious include devious, obvious, pervious, previous, vesuvius. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: devious, obvious; 1-syllable: vesuvius, oblivious. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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