Words that rhyme with illegitimate
Illegitimate is a 5-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are animate, antepenultimate, approximate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of illegitimate
- contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures"
- of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful
- the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents
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Examples of "illegitimate" in lyrics
See how illegitimate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Soul is old, rhymes dirty, born illegitimate"
Akrobatik — Hypocrite -
"Immaculate conceptions, born illegitimate"
J-Live — Epilogue -
"No more than lovers we can be and even that's illegitimate"
Pretty Willie f/ Omaze — She Got a Man at Home
What do these rhymes mean?
- animate
- belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
- antepenultimate
- third from last the 3rd syllable of a word counting back from the end
- approximate
- not quite exact or correct; "the approximate time was 10 o'clock"; "a rough guess
- at
- a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series)
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "illegitimate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like animate, antepenultimate, approximate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "illegitimate" has 5 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.