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41+ Words that rhyme with hurtful

Hurtful is a 2-syllable word with 41 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are playful, boastful, doubtful. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hurtful

adjective
  1. causing hurt; "her hurtful unconsidered words"
  2. 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:

  • "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?

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"
doubtful
open to doubt or suspicion; "the candidate's doubtful past"; "he has a dubious record indeed
playful
full of fun and high spirits; "playful children just let loose from school"

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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 playful, boastful, doubtful 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with hurtful?
Words that rhyme with hurtful include: playful, boastful, doubtful, deceitful, delightful, despiteful, distasteful, distrustful, disrespectful, artful, and 31 more.
How many syllables does hurtful have?
Hurtful has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hurtful?
There are 41 words that rhyme with hurtful: 41 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hurtful in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hurtful in songwriting are playful, boastful, doubtful. 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 hurtful?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hurtful include playful, boastful, doubtful, deceitful, delightful. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: playful, boastful; 1-syllable: deceitful, delightful; 2-syllable: despiteful, distasteful. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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