63+ Words that rhyme with handsome

Handsome is a 2-syllable word with 63 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are transom, adventuresome, buxom. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

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"

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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
balsam
any seed plant yielding balsam any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes an ointment containing
buxom
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves; "Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
dorsum
the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
transom
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door a horizontal crosspiece across a

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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 transom, adventuresome, buxom 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with handsome?
Words that rhyme with handsome include: transom, adventuresome, buxom, balsam, dorsum, awesome, blithesome, bothersome, burdensome, cuddlesome, and 53 more.
How many syllables does handsome have?
Handsome has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with handsome?
There are 63 words that rhyme with handsome: 63 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for handsome in a song?
The strongest rhymes for handsome in songwriting are transom, adventuresome, buxom. 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 handsome?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with handsome include transom, adventuresome, buxom, balsam, dorsum. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: some; 1-syllable: transom, buxom; 2-syllable: awesome, blithesome. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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