Words that rhyme with perilous
Perilous is a 3-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are acidulous, credulous, errorless. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of perilous
- adjective
- 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"
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "perilous" in lyrics
See how perilous is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"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?
- acidulous
- being sour to the taste
- credulous
- disposed to believe on little evidence
- errorless
- free from error; "an errorless baseball game"
- featureless
- lacking distinguishing characteristics or features; "the featureless landscape of the steppe"
- fistulous
- of or pertaining to or resembling a fistula hollow and tube-shaped like a reed
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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 acidulous, credulous, errorless 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.