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68+ Words that rhyme with hysterical

Hysterical is a 4-syllable word with 68 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clerical, spherical, chimerical. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of hysterical

adjective
  1. characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria; "during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered"- Morris Fishbein; "hysterical amnesia"
  2. marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion; "hysterical laughter"; "a mob of hysterical vigilantes"

Examples of "hysterical" in lyrics

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

  • "Her voice trembled, she was hysterical"
    Big Ed f/ Master P — Life
  • "Passing fire back and forth, until the legs dance hysterical"
    Buck 65 f/ Claire Berest — Drawing Curtains
  • "I'm half street, half spiritual, half sane, half hysterical"
    Chief Kamachi and A.G. — The Meanin'

What do these rhymes mean?

chimerical
being or relating to or like a chimera
clerical
of or relating to clerks; "clerical work" of or relating to the clergy
lyrical
suitable for or suggestive of singing expressing deep emotion; "the dancer's lyrical performance"
spherical
of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere; "spherical geometry" having the shape of a sphere or ball
umbilical
relating to or resembling the umbilicus; "umbilical cord" membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hysterical" has 4 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 hysterical?
Words that rhyme with hysterical include: clerical, spherical, chimerical, lyrical, umbilical, cul, cull, numerical, lackadaisical, oracle, and 58 more.
How many syllables does hysterical have?
Hysterical has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hysterical?
There are 68 words that rhyme with hysterical: 68 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hysterical in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hysterical in songwriting are clerical, spherical, chimerical. 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 hysterical?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hysterical include clerical, spherical, chimerical, lyrical, umbilical. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cul, cull; 1-syllable: clerical, spherical; 2-syllable: chimerical, umbilical. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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