Words that rhyme with paltry

Paltry is a 2-syllable word with 2 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are poultry, sultry.

Definition of paltry

adjective
  1. not worth considering; "he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost"; "piffling efforts"; "a trifling matter"
  2. contemptibly small in amount; "a measly tip"; "the company donated a miserable $100 for flood relief"; "a paltry wage"; "almost depleted his miserable store of dried beans"

What do these rhymes mean?

poultry
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks
sultry
sexually exciting or gratifying; "sensual excesses"; "a sultry look

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "paltry" 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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