Words that rhyme with handsome

Handsome is a 2-syllable word with 63 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are adventuresome, alyssum, awesome. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of handsome

adjective
  1. pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion; "a fine-looking woman"; "a good-looking man"; "better-looking than her sister"; "very pretty but not so extraordinarily handsome"- Thackeray; "our southern women are well-favored"- Lillian Hellman
  2. given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance"; "Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a munificent gift"; "her fond and openhanded grandfather"

Examples of "handsome" in lyrics

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

  • "Women all over me laughing, saying I'm handsome"
    9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Top Secret
  • "Has nothin to do with bein handsome"
    Aceyalone — Serve & Protect
  • "She speaks good British English, it's obvious I'm handsome"
    Alltruisms — 'Oh'

What do these rhymes mean?

adventuresome
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises; "adventurous pioneers
alyssum
any garden plant of the genus Alyssum having clusters of small yellow or white flowers a genus of the family Cruciferae
awesome
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "New York is an amazing city"; "the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight
balsam
any seed plant yielding balsam any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes an ointment containing
blithesome
carefree and happy and lighthearted; "was loved for her blithe spirit"; "a merry blithesome nature

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "handsome" 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.

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