15+ Words that rhyme with grievous

Grievous is a 2-syllable word with 15 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are nevus, canvas, canvass. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of grievous

adjective
  1. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"
  2. causing or marked by grief or anguish; "a grievous loss"; "a grievous cry"; "her sigh was heartbreaking"; "the heartrending words of Rabin's granddaughter"
  3. of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought; "grave responsibilities"; "faced a grave decision in a time of crisis"; "a grievous fault"; "heavy matters of state"; "the weighty matters to be discussed at the peace conference"

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Examples of "grievous" in lyrics

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

  • "genera; grievous"
    AOL — AOL
  • "general grievous"
    AOL — AOL
  • "starwars pictures of general grievous"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

canvas
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents) an oil painting on canvas fabric the
canvass
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history
nervous
easily agitated; "a nervous addict"; "a nervous thoroughbred" causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
nevus
a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
novice
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows someone new to a field or activity

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "grievous" 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 grievous?
Words that rhyme with grievous include: nevus, canvas, canvass, novice, nervous, crevasse, gustavus, traverse, mischievous, chivas, and 5 more.
How many syllables does grievous have?
Grievous has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with grievous?
There are 15 words that rhyme with grievous: 15 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for grievous in a song?
The strongest rhymes for grievous in songwriting are nevus, canvas, canvass. 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 grievous?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with grievous include nevus, canvas, canvass, novice, nervous. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: nevus, canvas; 1-syllable: gustavus, mischievous; 2-syllable: redivivus. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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