275+ Words that rhyme with icarus

Icarus is a 3-syllable word with 275 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are arcturus, arras, cyrus. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of icarus

noun
  1. (Greek mythology) son of Daedalus; while escaping from Crete with his father (using the wings Daedalus had made) he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted and he fell into the Aegean and drowned

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Examples of "icarus" in lyrics

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

  • "I send them back to earth with melted wax like icarus"
    7L & Esoteric — Def Rhymes
  • "Sort of similar to most backbones at camp Icarus"
    Aesop Rock — Daylight
  • "Golden dia-monds, flyin high like Icarus"
    Analog Brothers — 2005

What do these rhymes mean?

arcturus
the 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes; 36 light-years from Earth
arras
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs
cyrus
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
gyrus
a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
horus
Egyptian solar god with the head of a falcon; the son of Osiris and Isis

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "icarus" 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 icarus?
Words that rhyme with icarus include: arcturus, arras, cyrus, gyrus, horus, sorus, torus, varus, chorus, cirrus, and 265 more.
How many syllables does icarus have?
Icarus has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with icarus?
There are 275 words that rhyme with icarus: 275 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for icarus in a song?
The strongest rhymes for icarus in songwriting are arcturus, arras, cyrus. 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 icarus?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with icarus include arcturus, arras, cyrus, gyrus, horus. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: arras, cyrus; 1-syllable: arcturus, uterus; 2-syllable: epicurus, echovirus. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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