41+ Words that rhyme with hurtful
Hurtful is a 2-syllable word with 41 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are artful, boastful, deceitful. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of hurtful
- adjective
- causing hurt; "her hurtful unconsidered words"
- harmful to living things; "deleterious chemical additives"
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "hurtful" in lyrics
See how hurtful is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"You know what I'm sayin? And...it's hurtful"
DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles — Weare at War -
"Cut you at the knee wit the shotgun, it's hurtful"
Warcloud — Mad Axes
What do these rhymes mean?
- artful
- not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
- boastful
- exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"
- deceitful
- intended to deceive; "deceitful advertising"; "fallacious testimony
- delightful
- greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful surprise"; "the comedy was delightful"; "a delicious joke"
- despiteful
- showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "hurtful" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like artful, boastful, deceitful create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "hurtful" 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.