Words that rhyme with grievous
Grievous is a 2-syllable word with 15 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are canvas, canvass, crevasse. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of grievous
- 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"
- causing or marked by grief or anguish; "a grievous loss"; "a grievous cry"; "her sigh was heartbreaking"; "the heartrending words of Rabin's granddaughter"
- 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:
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"genera; grievous"
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"general grievous"
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"starwars pictures of general grievous"
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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
- crevasse
- a deep fissure
- mischievous
- naughtily or annoyingly playful; "teasing and worrying with impish laughter
- nervous
- easily agitated; "a nervous addict"; "a nervous thoroughbred" causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
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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 canvas, canvass, crevasse 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.