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39+ Words that rhyme with grim

Grim is a 1-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dim, gym, hymn. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of grim

adjective
  1. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty; "grim determination"; "grim necessity"; "Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty"; "relentless persecution"; "the stern demands of parenthood"
  2. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; "ghastly wounds"; "the grim aftermath of the bombing"; "the grim task of burying the victims"; "a grisly murder"; "gruesome evidence of human sacrifice"; "macabre tales of war and plague in the Middle ages"; "macabre tortures conceived by madmen"
  3. harshly ironic or sinister; "black humor"; "a grim joke"; "grim laughter"; "fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit"

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "grim" in lyrics

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

  • "The cup of wrath was filled up to the rim with grim"
    Ambassador — Selah
  • "Not sure of what he just did, Phil in a panic stood grim"
    Anubis5 — Worshipping My Warship
  • "Gimme that 5 by 8 where it's dark and grim"
    Beanie Sigel — Ride 4 My

What do these rhymes mean?

dim
lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside the bed
gym
athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
hymn
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) sing a hymn praise by singing a hymn
limb
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing
skim
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed; "yogurt made with skim milk

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with grim?
Words that rhyme with grim include: dim, gym, hymn, limb, skim, slim, swim, whim, brim, scrim, and 29 more.
How many syllables does grim have?
Grim has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with grim?
There are 39 words that rhyme with grim: 39 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for grim in a song?
The strongest rhymes for grim in songwriting are dim, gym, hymn. 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 grim?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with grim include dim, gym, hymn, limb, skim. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dim, gym; 1-syllable: prelim, bedim. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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