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98+ Words that rhyme with malicious

Malicious is a 3-syllable word with 98 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ambitious, auspicious, capricious. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of malicious

adjective
  1. having the nature of or resulting from malice; "malicious gossip"; "took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince"- Rudyard Kipling

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "malicious" in lyrics

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

  • "The nemesis flows malicious."
    Bush Babees f/ De La Soul, Mos Def — The Love Song Remix
  • "See my rep's malicious"
    Caltroit (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont) f/ Elzhi, Phat Kat — Goatit
  • "Flows malicious"
    Caltroit (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont) f/ Elzhi, Phat Kat — Goatit

What do these rhymes mean?

ambitious
having a strong desire for success or achievement requiring full use of your abilities or resources
auspicious
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck; "an auspicious beginning for the campaign"
capricious
changeable; "a capricious summer breeze
delicious
greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful surprise"; "the comedy was delightful
suspicious
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "malicious" 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 malicious?
Words that rhyme with malicious include: ambitious, auspicious, capricious, suspicious, delicious, judicious, seditious, factitious, fictitious, nutritious, and 88 more.
How many syllables does malicious have?
Malicious has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with malicious?
There are 98 words that rhyme with malicious: 98 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for malicious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for malicious in songwriting are ambitious, auspicious, capricious. 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 malicious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with malicious include ambitious, auspicious, capricious, suspicious, delicious. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: vicious, gracious; 1-syllable: ambitious, auspicious; 2-syllable: expeditious, injudicious. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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