Words that rhyme with fearful
Fearful is a 2-syllable word with 8 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awful, careful, cheerful. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of fearful
- experiencing or showing fear; "a fearful glance"; "fearful of criticism"
- causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked"; "the dread presence of the headmaster"; "polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was"; "a dreadful storm"; "a fearful howling"; "horrendous explosions shook the city"; "a terrible curse"
- lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley
Examples of "fearful" in lyrics
See how fearful is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Mock me fearful"
Aesop Rock f/ Dose One — Drawbridge -
"You get an earful of the fearful"
George Clinton f/ Digital Underground — Rhythm and Rhyme -
"Frigidy, frantic fightin Feds feelin fearful"
DJ KaySlay f/ Papoose — Alphabetical Slaughter
What do these rhymes mean?
- awful
- used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry" exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste
- careful
- exercising caution or showing care or attention; "they were careful when crossing the busy street
- cheerful
- being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting
- soulful
- full of or expressing deep emotion; "soulful eyes"; "soulful music"
- tearful
- filled with or marked by tears; "tearful eyes"; "tearful entreaties" showing sorrow
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "fearful" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like awful, careful, cheerful create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "fearful" 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.