Words that rhyme with mourning

Mourning is a 2-syllable word with 69 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awakening, awning, beginning. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of mourning

adjective
  1. sorrowful through loss or deprivation; "bereft of hope"
noun
  1. state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  2. the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief

Examples of "mourning" in lyrics

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

  • "I'll be there first thing in the mourning"
    Big Ed — Just Me & U
  • "Outside on the corner, mourning"
    Black Moon — On the Streets *
  • "Relatives dressed in black and they all mourning"
    Cannibal Ox — B-Boy Alpha

What do these rhymes mean?

awakening
the act of waking; "it was an early awakening"; "it was the waking up he hated most"
awning
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
beginning
serving to begin; "the beginning canto of the poem"; "the first verse" the event consisting of the start of something
boring
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; "a boring evening with uninteresting people
burning
of immediate import; "burning issues of the day" the act of burning something

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "mourning" 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.

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