Words that rhyme with merciful
Merciful is a 3-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are apocryphal, beautiful, bountiful. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of merciful
- showing or giving mercy; "sought merciful treatment for the captives"; "a merciful god"
- (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious; "our merciful king"
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "merciful" in lyrics
See how merciful is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Ap ain't merciful"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Motive, Styles of Beyond — Live at the BBQ -
"So Gracious and Merciful"
The Cross Movement feat. Michelle Bonilla — Lord You Are -
"The Most Merciful"
Fesu — Scariest M.F. Gonna Shoot
What do these rhymes mean?
- apocryphal
- being of questionable authenticity of or belonging to the Apocrypha
- beautiful
- delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration; "a beautiful child"; "beautiful country
- bountiful
- given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments
- colourful
- striking in variety and interest; "a colorful period of history"; "a colorful character
- direful
- causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "merciful" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like apocryphal, beautiful, bountiful create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "merciful" 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.