32+ Words that rhyme with literal
Literal is a 3-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bilateral, cockerel, collateral. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of literal
- adjective
- being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; "her actual motive"; "a literal solitude like a desert"- G.K.Chesterton; "a genuine dilemma"
- without interpretation or embellishment; "a literal depiction of the scene before him"
- limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text; "a literal translation"
2 syllables
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Examples of "literal" in lyrics
See how literal is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Pitiful, that you're not taking me literal"
Benefit — Exact -
"Never neglect the fact that, bad medicine, leads to sickness literal"
Bizzy Bone f/ Kahnma — He Told Me -
"Don't take this either personal, emotional or literal"
Blue Scholars — Still Got Love
What do these rhymes mean?
- bilateral
- having identical parts on each side of an axis affecting or undertaken by two parties
- cockerel
- collateral
- descended from a common ancestor but through different lines; "cousins are collateral relatives
- doctoral
- of or relating to a doctor or doctorate; "doctoral dissertation"; "doctorial candidates"
- doggerel
- a comic verse of irregular measure; "he had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "literal" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bilateral, cockerel, collateral create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "literal" 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.