121+ Words that rhyme with intensive

Intensive is a 3-syllable word with 121 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are apprehensive, comprehensive, counteroffensive. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of intensive

adjective
  1. characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form; "the questioning was intensive"; "intensive care"; "research-intensive"; "a labor- intensive industry"
  2. tending to give force or emphasis; "an intensive adverb"
  3. of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor; "intensive agriculture"; "intensive conditions"

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Examples of "intensive" in lyrics

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  • "Bridge over troubled water drown, sound study intensive"
    Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters
  • "festival ballet providence summer intensive"
    AOL — AOL
  • "nutmeg ballet summer intensive"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

apprehensive
quick to understand; "a kind and apprehensive friend"- Nathaniel Hawthorne mentally upset over possible misfortune or
comprehensive
including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution
counteroffensive
a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an
defensive
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons
pensive
deeply or seriously thoughtful; "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "intensive" 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 intensive?
Words that rhyme with intensive include: apprehensive, comprehensive, counteroffensive, pensive, defensive, expensive, extensive, offensive, inexpensive, inoffensive, and 111 more.
How many syllables does intensive have?
Intensive has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with intensive?
There are 121 words that rhyme with intensive: 121 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for intensive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for intensive in songwriting are apprehensive, comprehensive, counteroffensive. 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 intensive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with intensive include apprehensive, comprehensive, counteroffensive, pensive, defensive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: pensive, cursive; 1-syllable: defensive, expensive; 2-syllable: apprehensive, comprehensive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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