Words that rhyme with lonesome
Lonesome is a 3-syllable word with 62 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 lonesome
- being the only one; single and isolated from others; "the lone doctor in the entire county"; "a lonesome pine"; "an only child"; "the sole heir"; "the sole example"; "a solitary instance of cowardice"; "a solitary speck in the sky"
- marked by dejection from being alone; "felt sad and lonely"; "the loneliest night of the week"; "lonesome when her husband is away"; "spent a lonesome hour in the bar"
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Examples of "lonesome" in lyrics
See how lonesome is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"In August, I drank cold tea all my lonesome"
Aesop Rock — No Splash -
"With just a pen and notebook believe me I would exist all by my lonesome"
Chino XL — 90 Bars of Intervention -
"We's about to make it clear, we happy or we lonesome"
Gorillaz f/ Roots Manuva — All Alone
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 "lonesome" 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 "lonesome" 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.