Words that rhyme with harmful

Harmful is a 2-syllable word with 10 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awful, baneful, blameful. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of harmful

adjective
  1. causing or capable of causing harm; "too much sun is harmful to the skin"; "harmful effects of smoking"

Examples of "harmful" in lyrics

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

  • "Mao said to read too many books is harmful"
    Heavy Metal Kings (Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz) — Age of Quarrel
  • "Even my breath is harmful"
    Linguistics — Multiple Choice
  • "Is toppled my patience is vacant I'm harmful"
    Lone Ninja — Minefield

What do these rhymes mean?

awful
used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry" exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste
baneful
exceedingly harmful deadly or sinister; "the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look"
blameful
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious; "blameworthy if not criminal behavior
disdainful
expressing extreme contempt having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
gainful
yielding a fair profit

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "harmful" 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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