51+ Words that rhyme with living

Living is a 2-syllable word with 51 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are approving, beginning, building. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of living

adjective
  1. pertaining to living persons; "within living memory"
  2. true to life; lifelike; "the living image of her mother"
  3. (informal) absolute; "she is a living doll"; "scared the living daylights out of them"; "beat the living hell out of him"

Examples of "living" in lyrics

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

  • "All I gotta be is churched, I was smirched by the living"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations
  • "Or the pressures of capitalism, man I'm just living"
    The 49ers — Windows Down
  • "You gon see that we gon get it how we living"
    504 Boyz (Master P/Halleluyah) — Bounce Back

What do these rhymes mean?

approving
expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod" the formal act of approving
beginning
serving to begin; "the beginning canto of the poem"; "the first verse" the event consisting of the start of something
building
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
carving
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape removing parts
craving
an intense desire for some particular thing

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "living" 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.

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