Words that rhyme with frightful
Frightful is a 2-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are artful, boastful, deceitful. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of frightful
- provoking horror; "an atrocious automobile accident"; "a frightful crime of decapitation"; "an alarming, even horrifying, picture"; "war is beyond all words horrible"- Winston Churchill; "an ugly wound"
- extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact; "in a frightful hurry"; "spent a frightful amount of money"
- extremely distressing; "fearful slum conditions"; "a frightful mistake"
2 syllables
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Examples of "frightful" in lyrics
See how frightful is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"But my high school was frightful"
Jesse Abraham — Play On
What do these rhymes mean?
- artful
- not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
- boastful
- exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"
- deceitful
- intended to deceive; "deceitful advertising"; "fallacious testimony
- delightful
- greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful surprise"; "the comedy was delightful"; "a delicious joke"
- despiteful
- showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "frightful" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like artful, boastful, deceitful create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "frightful" 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.