54+ Words that rhyme with goodness

Goodness is a 2-syllable word with 54 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are badness, deadness, crudeness. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of goodness

noun
  1. that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization"
  2. moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people"

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Examples of "goodness" in lyrics

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

  • "Can't show you the pure face but you can get the pure taste goodness"
    Ambassador f/ Enoch, The Phanatik — Hands in the Air
  • "Whooooaaaa, whooa my goodness!!!"
    Blackalicious — Cheezit Terrorist
  • "A whole lot of Benjamin Franklins, thank goodness"
    Freeway & Jake One — One Foot In

What do these rhymes mean?

badness
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
candidness
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
conceitedness
the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
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

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "goodness" 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 goodness?
Words that rhyme with goodness include: badness, deadness, crudeness, candidness, conceitedness, contentedness, disjointedness, complicatedness, business, deadliness, and 44 more.
How many syllables does goodness have?
Goodness has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with goodness?
There are 54 words that rhyme with goodness: 54 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for goodness in a song?
The strongest rhymes for goodness in songwriting are badness, deadness, crudeness. 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 goodness?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with goodness include badness, deadness, crudeness, candidness, conceitedness. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: badness, deadness; 1-syllable: crudeness, candidness; 2-syllable: conceitedness, contentedness. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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