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46+ Words that rhyme with esteem

Esteem is a 2-syllable word with 46 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are beam, bream, cream. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of esteem

noun
  1. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
  2. a feeling of delighted approval and liking
  3. an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"

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Examples of "esteem" in lyrics

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

  • "I hold my Grandfather clock in high esteem"
    Aceyalone — The Grandfather Clock
  • "in a high esteem"
    Blackalicious — Rock the Spot
  • "My rockin Ribatta jeans got number my self esteem"
    David Banner f/ Doe Hicks, Luck, Saavy — I Look Good

What do these rhymes mean?

agleam
bright with a steady but subdued shining; "from the plane we saw the city below agleam with lights
beam
a signal transmitted along a narrow path
bream
flesh of various freshwater fishes of North America or of Europe flesh of any of various saltwater fishes of the family
cream
the best people or things in a group; "the cream of England's young men were killed in the Great War" the part of milk
steam
water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere travel by means of steam power

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "esteem" 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 esteem?
Words that rhyme with esteem include: beam, bream, cream, steam, agleam, seem, redeem, deem, dream, ream, and 36 more.
How many syllables does esteem have?
Esteem has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with esteem?
There are 46 words that rhyme with esteem: 46 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for esteem in a song?
The strongest rhymes for esteem in songwriting are beam, bream, cream. 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 esteem?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with esteem include beam, bream, cream, steam, agleam. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: beam, bream; 1-syllable: agleam, redeem; 2-syllable: ibrahim, disesteem. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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