Words that rhyme with irksome
Irksome is a 2-syllable word with 61 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are adventuresome, alyssum, awesome. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of irksome
- adjective
- so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; "a boring evening with uninteresting people"; "the deadening effect of some routine tasks"; "a dull play"; "his competent but dull performance"; "a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention"; "what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke; "tedious days on the train"; "the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain; "other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome"
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Examples of "irksome" in lyrics
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"'Lucky' Review: This Telugu film is irksome"
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What do these rhymes mean?
- adventuresome
- willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises; "adventurous pioneers
- alyssum
- any garden plant of the genus Alyssum having clusters of small yellow or white flowers a genus of the family Cruciferae
- awesome
- inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "New York is an amazing city"; "the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight
- balsam
- any seed plant yielding balsam any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes an ointment containing
- blithesome
- carefree and happy and lighthearted; "was loved for her blithe spirit"; "a merry blithesome nature
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "irksome" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like adventuresome, alyssum, awesome create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "irksome" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.