52+ Words that rhyme with exceptional

Exceptional is a 4-syllable word with 52 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are flannel, dismantle, empanel. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of exceptional

adjective
  1. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; "a night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory"; "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"; "the young Mozart's prodigious talents"
  2. surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"
  3. deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence; "special educational provisions for exceptional children"

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Examples of "exceptional" in lyrics

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  • "I come around when you're doing exceptional"
    The 49ers — Karma
  • "Poison Pen always the illest, today he's exceptional"
    Chino XL f/ Killah Priest — Beastin'
  • "She always fly, but today, she's exceptional"
    Dead Prez — Happiness

What do these rhymes mean?

dismantle
tear down so as to make flat with the ground
empanel
enter into a list of prospective jurors select from a list; "empanel prospective jurors"
flannel
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body
impanel
enter into a list of prospective jurors select from a list; "empanel prospective jurors"
null
lacking any legal or binding force; "null and void" a quantity of no importance

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "exceptional" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with exceptional?
Words that rhyme with exceptional include: flannel, dismantle, empanel, impanel, null, arsenal, cardinal, criminal, diagonal, abdominal, and 42 more.
How many syllables does exceptional have?
Exceptional has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with exceptional?
There are 52 words that rhyme with exceptional: 52 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for exceptional in a song?
The strongest rhymes for exceptional in songwriting are flannel, dismantle, empanel. 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 exceptional?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with exceptional include flannel, dismantle, empanel, impanel, null. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: null, dull; 1-syllable: flannel, annul; 2-syllable: dismantle, empanel. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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