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12+ Words that rhyme with obvious

Obvious is a 2-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are devious, envious, pervious. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of obvious

adjective
  1. easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors"

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "obvious" in lyrics

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

  • "Daydreamed about meeting a queen, but missed the obvious"
    Alexipharmic — Kings
  • "God can twist Hip-Hop around- really it's obvious"
    The Ambassador — Song for You
  • "It's more and more obvious"
    Bizzy Bone

What do these rhymes mean?

devious
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success
envious
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her
pervious
admitting of passage or entrance; "pervious soil"; "a metal pervious to heat"
previous
just preceding something else in time or order; "the previous owner
vesuvius
a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "obvious" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with obvious?
Words that rhyme with obvious include: devious, envious, pervious, previous, vesuvius, oblivious, impervious, lascivious, flavius, niveous, and 2 more.
How many syllables does obvious have?
Obvious has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with obvious?
There are 12 words that rhyme with obvious: 12 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for obvious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for obvious in songwriting are devious, envious, pervious. 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 obvious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with obvious include devious, envious, pervious, previous, vesuvius. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: devious, envious; 1-syllable: vesuvius, oblivious. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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