98+ Words that rhyme with mercenary
Mercenary is a 4-syllable word with 98 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ablutionary, aerie, antiphonary. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of mercenary
- adjective
- marked by materialism
- serving for wages in a foreign army; "mercenary killers"
- profit oriented; "a commercial book"; "preached a mercantile and militant patriotism"- John Buchan; "a mercenary enterprise"; "a moneymaking business"
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
- ablutionary
- antiphonary
- confectionary
- confectionery
- deflationary
- discretionary
- diversionary
- extraordinary
- imaginary
- inflationary
- precautionary
- preliminary
- probationary
- reversionary
- veterinary
- recessionary
- petitionary
- concessionary
- concretionary
- convulsionary
- exclusionary
- expansionary
- reflationary
- revisionary
- subordinary
- sexagenary
- traditionary
6 syllables
8 syllables
Examples of "mercenary" in lyrics
See how mercenary is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Drop it like hot, and call me ghetto call me mercenary"
Beelow f/ Thug Addict — I Wish U Would -
"The meaning of a modern day mercenary"
Bizzy Bone — Mercy Mary -
"Mercy Mary, mercenary"
Bizzy Bone — Mercy Mary
What do these rhymes mean?
- ablutionary
- cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands; "ablutionary rituals"
- aerie
- the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) any habitation at a high altitude
- antiphonary
- relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony bound collection of antiphons
- canary
- having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police a
- cardiopulmonary
- of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions; "cardiopulmonary resuscitation"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "mercenary" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ablutionary, aerie, antiphonary create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "mercenary" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.