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59+ Words that rhyme with madness

Madness is a 2-syllable word with 59 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are badness, sadness, gladness. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of madness

noun
  1. obsolete terms for legal insanity
  2. an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
  3. a feeling of intense anger; "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"; "his face turned red with rage"

Examples of "madness" in lyrics

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

  • "To relieve the pressure and all the madness"
    2 Live Crew — Here I Come
  • "Yeah, that's how I'm livin in this world of madness"
    415 — Lavish
  • "Yo Hawk and Animal hit the ring bring the madness"
    7L & Esoteric — Ring Music

What do these rhymes mean?

badness
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
deadness
the quality of being unresponsive; not reacting
gladness
experiencing joy and pleasure
happiness
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy emotions experienced when in a
sadness
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being the state of being sad

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "madness" 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 madness?
Words that rhyme with madness include: badness, sadness, gladness, happiness, deadness, crudeness, candidness, conceitedness, contentedness, disjointedness, and 49 more.
How many syllables does madness have?
Madness has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with madness?
There are 59 words that rhyme with madness: 59 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for madness in a song?
The strongest rhymes for madness in songwriting are badness, sadness, gladness. 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 madness?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with madness include badness, sadness, gladness, happiness, deadness. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: badness, sadness; 1-syllable: happiness, crudeness; 2-syllable: conceitedness, contentedness. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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