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123+ Words that rhyme with imaginary

Imaginary is a 5-syllable word with 123 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are scary, unwary, prairie. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of imaginary

adjective
  1. not based on fact; unreal; "the falsehood about some fanciful secret treaties"- F.D.Roosevelt; "a small child's imaginary friends"; "to create a notional world for oneself"
noun
  1. (mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1

1 syllable

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Examples of "imaginary" in lyrics

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

  • "Adversaries are buried and made imaginary"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Beyonder, Virtuoso — Be Alert
  • "You're just imaginary"
    Abstract Rude, Prevail, Moka Only — Jam Packed
  • "Thinking of a rap name, you're straight imaginary"
    Afu-Ra f/ RZA (Bobby Digital) — Dangerous Language

What do these rhymes mean?

glengarry
a Scottish cap with straight sides and a crease along the top from front to back
prairie
a treeless grassy plain
remarry
marry, not for the first time; "After her divorce, she remarried her high school sweetheart"
scary
provoking fear terror; "a scary movie"; "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge"
unwary
not alert to danger or deception; "the shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "imaginary" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with imaginary?
Words that rhyme with imaginary include: scary, unwary, prairie, remarry, glengarry, glary, barrie, sperry, guarneri, airy, and 113 more.
How many syllables does imaginary have?
Imaginary has 5 syllables.
How many words rhyme with imaginary?
There are 123 words that rhyme with imaginary: 123 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for imaginary in a song?
The strongest rhymes for imaginary in songwriting are scary, unwary, prairie. 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 imaginary?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with imaginary include scary, unwary, prairie, remarry, glengarry. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: prairie, barrie; 1-syllable: scary, glary; 2-syllable: unwary, remarry. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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