121+ Words that rhyme with excessive

Excessive is a 3-syllable word with 121 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are aggressive, obsessive, recessive. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of excessive

adjective
  1. beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands"
  2. unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings; "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments"; "overweening ambition"; "overweening greed"

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Examples of "excessive" in lyrics

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  • "How should I approach, can't be too excessive"
    King Sun — Hey Love
  • "There may be one too many I give you plenty like excessive"
    Rhymesayers Crew — Substance Abuse
  • "skin disease excessive"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

aggressive
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends; "an aggressive businessman
depressive
someone suffering psychological depression
expressive
characterized by expression; "a very expressive face"
obsessive
characterized by or constituting an obsession; "the obsessional character of his response
recessive
of or pertaining to a recession (of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical an

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "excessive" has 3 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 excessive?
Words that rhyme with excessive include: aggressive, obsessive, recessive, depressive, expressive, impressive, oppressive, possessive, regressive, repressive, and 111 more.
How many syllables does excessive have?
Excessive has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with excessive?
There are 121 words that rhyme with excessive: 121 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for excessive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for excessive in songwriting are aggressive, obsessive, recessive. 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 excessive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with excessive include aggressive, obsessive, recessive, depressive, expressive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cursive, massive; 1-syllable: aggressive, obsessive; 2-syllable: unimpressive, indecisive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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