55+ Words that rhyme with expletive
Expletive is a 3-syllable word with 55 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abortive, accretive, adumbrative. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of expletive
- noun
- profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted"
- a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
3 syllables
4 syllables
- adumbrative
- alleviative
- appreciative
- appropriative
- associative
- commutative
- connotative
- constitutive
- denotative
- denunciative
- illustrative
- implicative
- innovative
- oxidative
- qualitative
- quantitative
- unsupportive
- approbative
- conciliative
- annotative
- compensative
- concentrative
- consummative
- dissipative
- emanative
- execrative
- irradiative
- substitutive
- ventilative
- hesitative
- exfoliative
- exudative
5 syllables
Examples of "expletive" in lyrics
See how expletive is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"charlie brown expletive"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- abortive
- failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President"
- accretive
- growing by accretion
- adumbrative
- indistinctly prophetic
- alleviative
- moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
- appreciative
- feeling or expressive of gratitude; "was appreciative of his efforts
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "expletive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abortive, accretive, adumbrative create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "expletive" 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.