121+ Words that rhyme with extensive

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

Definition of extensive

adjective
  1. large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity; "an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England"; "extended farm lands"; "surgeons with extended experience"; "they suffered extensive damage"
  2. broad in scope or content; "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide powers"
  3. of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor; "producing wheat under extensive conditions"; "agriculture of the extensive type"

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Examples of "extensive" in lyrics

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

  • "that's extensive"
    Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go
  • "Plus the larynx hatch, extensive"
    Analog Brothers — 2005
  • "Incentive: soul search the whole earth extensive"
    (Bizzy Bone f/) Mr. Majesty — Mr. Majesty II

What do these rhymes mean?

apprehensive
quick to understand; "a kind and apprehensive friend"- Nathaniel Hawthorne mentally upset over possible misfortune or
counteroffensive
a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an
defensive
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons
offensive
violating or tending to violate or offend against; "violative of the principles of liberty
pensive
deeply or seriously thoughtful; "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "extensive" 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 extensive?
Words that rhyme with extensive include: apprehensive, counteroffensive, pensive, defensive, offensive, inexpensive, inoffensive, hypertensive, intensive, comprehensive, and 111 more.
How many syllables does extensive have?
Extensive has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with extensive?
There are 121 words that rhyme with extensive: 121 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for extensive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for extensive in songwriting are apprehensive, counteroffensive, pensive. 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 extensive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with extensive include apprehensive, counteroffensive, pensive, defensive, offensive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: pensive, cursive; 1-syllable: defensive, offensive; 2-syllable: apprehensive, inexpensive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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