72+ Words that rhyme with notorious

Notorious is a 3-syllable word with 72 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are glorious, victorious, laborious. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of notorious

adjective
  1. known widely and usually unfavorably; "a notorious gangster"; "the tenderloin district was notorious for vice"; "the infamous Benedict Arnold"

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2 syllables

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Examples of "notorious" in lyrics

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

  • "Criminals don't use lyrics and define themselves as notorious"
    Above the Law — Murder Rap
  • "7th Sign Regime, the most notorious"
    (Bizzy Bone f/) Capo Confucious — Capo
  • "They curious bout Notorious?"
    Charli Baltimore — They

What do these rhymes mean?

glorious
having or deserving or conferring glory; "a long and glorious career
inglorious
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
laborious
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
meritorious
deserving reward or praise; "a lifetime of meritorious service"; "meritorious conduct"
victorious
having won; "the victorious entry"; "the winning team" experiencing triumph

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "notorious" 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 notorious?
Words that rhyme with notorious include: glorious, victorious, laborious, inglorious, meritorious, censorious, serious, sartorius, boreas, atreus, and 62 more.
How many syllables does notorious have?
Notorious has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with notorious?
There are 72 words that rhyme with notorious: 72 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for notorious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for notorious in songwriting are glorious, victorious, laborious. 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 notorious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with notorious include glorious, victorious, laborious, inglorious, meritorious. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: glorious, serious; 1-syllable: victorious, laborious; 2-syllable: meritorious, belisarius. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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