100+ Words that rhyme with excess

Excess is a 2-syllable word with 100 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are assess, success, bless. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of excess

adjective
  1. more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
noun
  1. a quantity much larger than is needed
  2. immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

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Examples of "excess" in lyrics

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

  • "Anything that I'm doin, I'ma do in excess"
    The Away Team — Greedy
  • "We make love in excess"
    Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man
  • "My guns in excess"
    Bishop Lamont — It Hurts

What do these rhymes mean?

assess
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
bless
give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son" confer prosperity or happiness on make the sign of the cross
chess
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat a board game for two players who
cress
any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste pungent leaves of any of
success
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "excess" 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 excess?
Words that rhyme with excess include: assess, success, bless, chess, cress, caress, obsess, recess, address, confess, and 90 more.
How many syllables does excess have?
Excess has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with excess?
There are 100 words that rhyme with excess: 100 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for excess in a song?
The strongest rhymes for excess in songwriting are assess, success, bless. 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 excess?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with excess include assess, success, bless, chess, cress. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bless, chess; 1-syllable: assess, success; 2-syllable: convalesce, dispossess. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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