72+ Words that rhyme with lightening

Lightening is a 3-syllable word with 72 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are frightening, fighting, tightening. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of lightening

noun
  1. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
  2. changing to a lighter color

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Examples of "lightening" in lyrics

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

  • "I wonder, cause earthquakes bolts of lightening"
    Afu-Ra — Whirlwind Thru Cities
  • "They trapped under bights, now ?? the lightening"
    Ant Banks f/ Bad-N-Fluenz, Otis & Shug — Time Is Tickin'
  • "Hatches a creation after the thunder and lightening"
    Blueprint f/ Illogic — Pain

What do these rhymes mean?

exciting
creating or arousing excitement; "an exciting account of her trip" stimulating interest and discussion
fighting
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations; "on active duty"; "the platoon is combat-ready
frightening
causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news
tightening
the act of making something tighter; "the tightening of economic controls"
whitening
changing to a lighter color

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lightening" 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 lightening?
Words that rhyme with lightening include: frightening, fighting, tightening, exciting, whitening, enlightening, lightning, gardening, awning, caning, and 62 more.
How many syllables does lightening have?
Lightening has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lightening?
There are 72 words that rhyme with lightening: 72 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lightening in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lightening in songwriting are frightening, fighting, tightening. 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 lightening?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lightening include frightening, fighting, tightening, exciting, whitening. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fighting, lightning; 1-syllable: frightening, tightening; 2-syllable: enlightening, awakening. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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