Words that rhyme with grotesque
Grotesque is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are arabesque, burlesque, desk. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of grotesque
- distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; "tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas"; "twisted into monstrous shapes"
- ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror"
- art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants
2 syllables
Examples of "grotesque" in lyrics
See how grotesque is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Johnny More Grotesque"
Organized Konfusion — Releasing Hypnotical Gases -
"Extraterrestrial poet, my pen stroke is grotesque"
Ras Kass — Van Gogh -
"I didn't realize that I was so grotesque"
SonGodSuns (2Mex) — I Didn't Mean to Touch Your Hand (The Last Desperate Attempt)
What do these rhymes mean?
- arabesque
- position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose an ornament that
- burlesque
- relating to or characteristic of a burlesque; "burlesque theater" a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor
- desk
- a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
- picaresque
- involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction; "picaresque novels
- picturesque
- suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture; "a picturesque village" strikingly expressive
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "grotesque" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like arabesque, burlesque, desk create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "grotesque" 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.