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14+ Words that rhyme with indecent

Indecent is a 3-syllable word with 14 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are decent, recent, present. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of indecent

adjective
  1. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
  2. offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters; "an earthy but not indecent story"; "an indecent gesture"
  3. offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance; "a bathing suit considered indecent by local standards"

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "indecent" in lyrics

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

  • "Nobody is seeking a hottie that's highly indecent"
    The Ambassador — Body Talk
  • "You bleed on top the concrete, found indecent"
    Big Noyd f/ Prodigy of Mobb Deep — Recognize and Realize II
  • "Plus I frequent, sites indecent"
    Classified f/ D-Sisive, Shad K, DL Incognito, Buck 65 — Loonie

What do these rhymes mean?

adjacent
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room
decent
in the right manner; "please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?" socially or conventionally correct
nascent
being born or beginning; "the nascent chicks"; "a nascent insurgency"
present
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
recent
new; "recent graduates"; "a recent addition to the house

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "indecent" 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 indecent?
Words that rhyme with indecent include: decent, recent, present, nascent, adjacent, puissant, renascent, subjacent, complacent, indehiscent, and 4 more.
How many syllables does indecent have?
Indecent has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with indecent?
There are 14 words that rhyme with indecent: 14 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for indecent in a song?
The strongest rhymes for indecent in songwriting are decent, recent, present. 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 indecent?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with indecent include decent, recent, present, nascent, adjacent. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: decent, recent; 1-syllable: adjacent, renascent; 2-syllable: indehiscent, reminiscent. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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