76+ Words that rhyme with jealous

Jealous is a 2-syllable word with 76 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are overzealous, bruxelles, zealous. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of jealous

adjective
  1. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection"
  2. suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival; "a jealous lover"

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Examples of "jealous" in lyrics

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

  • "Walk an invisible city of lost clans and he's jealous"
    Aesop Rock — Fascination
  • "Some of ya girls is watchin and they probably get jealous"
    Benzino f/ K.T., Prince, Smoke, Luv, Weirdo, O.T. — Throw Them 3's (Boston Niggaz)
  • "I get the letters, pop pellets, these haters hella jealous"
    Big Mike — Animal

What do these rhymes mean?

bruxelles
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
callus
an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) bony tissue formed
dallas
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
overzealous
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea; "rabid isolationist"
zealous
marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "jealous" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with jealous?
Words that rhyme with jealous include: overzealous, bruxelles, zealous, callus, dallas, callous, chalice, trellis, airless, aweless, and 66 more.
How many syllables does jealous have?
Jealous has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with jealous?
There are 76 words that rhyme with jealous: 76 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for jealous in a song?
The strongest rhymes for jealous in songwriting are overzealous, bruxelles, zealous. 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 jealous?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with jealous include overzealous, bruxelles, zealous, callus, dallas. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: zealous, callus; 1-syllable: bruxelles, aweless; 2-syllable: overzealous, remediless. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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