20+ Words that rhyme with haggard

Haggard is a 2-syllable word with 20 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are gathered, laggard, dogged. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of haggard

adjective
  1. showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; "looking careworn as she bent over her mending"; "her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness"; "that raddled but still noble face"; "shocked to see the worn look of his handsome young face"- Charles Dickens
  2. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; "emaciated bony hands"; "a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys"; "eyes were haggard and cavernous"; "small pinched faces"; "kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration"
noun
  1. British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925)

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Examples of "haggard" in lyrics

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

  • "h rider haggard"
    AOL — AOL
  • "buccal fat size haggard"
    AOL — AOL
  • "merle haggard"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

dogged
stubbornly unyielding; "dogged persistence"; "dour determination"; "the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics
gathered
brought together in one place; "the collected works of Milton"; "the gathered folds of the skirt"
jagged
having a sharply uneven surface or outline; "the jagged outline of the crags
laggard
wasting time someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
legged
having legs of a specified kind or number; "four-legged animals"; "a peg-legged man"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "haggard" 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 haggard?
Words that rhyme with haggard include: gathered, laggard, dogged, jagged, legged, ragged, rugged, niggard, battered, sluggard, and 10 more.
How many syllables does haggard have?
Haggard has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with haggard?
There are 20 words that rhyme with haggard: 20 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for haggard in a song?
The strongest rhymes for haggard in songwriting are gathered, laggard, dogged. 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 haggard?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with haggard include gathered, laggard, dogged, jagged, legged. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: laggard, dogged; 1-syllable: gathered, battered; 2-syllable: unsugared, barelegged. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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