55+ Words that rhyme with gladness

Gladness is a 2-syllable word with 55 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are badness, madness, sadness. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of gladness

noun
  1. experiencing joy and pleasure

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Examples of "gladness" in lyrics

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

  • "sadness, madness, very little gladness."
    Esau f/ Da Wizard — Stop Being Blinded
  • "Giver of immortal gladness"
    Lauryn Hill f/ St. Francis Choir — Joyful, Joyful
  • "Serve the lord with gladness"
    The Lady Of Rage — Confessions

What do these rhymes mean?

badness
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
crudeness
a wild or unrefined state an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
deadness
the quality of being unresponsive; not reacting
madness
obsolete terms for legal insanity an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually
sadness
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being the state of being sad

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "gladness" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with gladness?
Words that rhyme with gladness include: badness, madness, sadness, deadness, crudeness, candidness, conceitedness, contentedness, disjointedness, complicatedness, and 45 more.
How many syllables does gladness have?
Gladness has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with gladness?
There are 55 words that rhyme with gladness: 55 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for gladness in a song?
The strongest rhymes for gladness in songwriting are badness, madness, sadness. 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 gladness?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with gladness include badness, madness, sadness, deadness, crudeness. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: badness, madness; 1-syllable: crudeness, candidness; 2-syllable: conceitedness, contentedness. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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