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268+ Words that rhyme with humorous

Humorous is a 3-syllable word with 268 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are numerous, citrus, amorous. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of humorous

adjective
  1. full of or characterized by humor; "humorous stories"; "humorous cartoons"; "in a humorous vein"

6 syllables

Examples of "humorous" in lyrics

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

  • "I laugh at any critic sayin my style's too humorous"
    Celph Titled & Buckwild — Where I Are
  • "Who is this ludicrous, furious, humorous"
    Hilltop Hoods f/ Pharoahe Monch — Classic Example
  • "Not a laughing matter, this chatter is not humorous"
    Jimmy P. — Monster I've Created

What do these rhymes mean?

amorous
inclined toward or displaying love; "feeling amorous" expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
buttress
a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building reinforce with a buttress
citrus
any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp
decorous
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
numerous
amounting to a large indefinite number; "numerous times"; "the family was numerous"; "Palomar's fans are legion"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "humorous" has 3 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 humorous?
Words that rhyme with humorous include: numerous, citrus, amorous, buttress, decorous, desirous, authoress, barbarous, cancerous, cankerous, and 258 more.
How many syllables does humorous have?
Humorous has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with humorous?
There are 268 words that rhyme with humorous: 268 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for humorous in a song?
The strongest rhymes for humorous in songwriting are numerous, citrus, amorous. 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 humorous?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with humorous include numerous, citrus, amorous, buttress, decorous. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: citrus, buttress; 1-syllable: numerous, amorous; 2-syllable: adulterous, coniferous. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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