18+ Words that rhyme with perilous

Perilous is a 3-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are querulous, carolus, garrulous. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of perilous

adjective
  1. fraught with danger; "dangerous waters"; "a parlous journey on stormy seas"; "a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat"; "the precarious life of an undersea diver"; "dangerous surgery followed by a touch- and-go recovery"

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3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "perilous" in lyrics

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

  • "but nonethelessyour pimping with the emperor is perilous"
    Capital D — Culture of Terrorism
  • "I'm gettin perilous"
    Das EFX — Here It Is
  • "Outlast the flesh with this the tracks perilous"
    June Marx — The Perilous Path

What do these rhymes mean?

angelus
the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited a prayer
carolus
king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
garrulous
full of trivial conversation; "kept from her housework by gabby neighbors"
modulus
an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
querulous
habitually complaining; "a whiny child"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "perilous" 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 perilous?
Words that rhyme with perilous include: querulous, carolus, garrulous, angelus, modulus, sedulous, acidulous, credulous, errorless, fistulous, and 8 more.
How many syllables does perilous have?
Perilous has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with perilous?
There are 18 words that rhyme with perilous: 18 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for perilous in a song?
The strongest rhymes for perilous in songwriting are querulous, carolus, garrulous. 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 perilous?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with perilous include querulous, carolus, garrulous, angelus, modulus. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: querulous, carolus; 1-syllable: acidulous, futureless. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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