Words that rhyme with pitiful
Pitiful is a 3-syllable word with 7 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are civil, piffle, riffle. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of pitiful
- inspiring mixed contempt and pity; "their efforts were pathetic"; "pitiable lack of character"; "pitiful exhibition of cowardice"
- bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs"
- deserving or inciting pity; "a hapless victim"; "miserable victims of war"; "the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy; "piteous appeals for help"; "pitiable homeless children"; "a pitiful fate"; "Oh, you poor thing"; "his poor distorted limbs"; "a wretched life"
Examples of "pitiful" in lyrics
See how pitiful is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"But residentials as individuals sad as pitiful"
Above the Law f/ Kokane, Tone Loc — Who Ryde? -
"Ain't it pitiful?"
Bishop Lamont — Rappers Wanna Sing -
"You think that my bud is to soft, I see you cryin' pitiful"
Bizzy Bone — All in Together
What do these rhymes mean?
- civil
- applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military; "civil authorities" not rude
- piffle
- trivial nonsense speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly act in a trivial or ineffective way
- riffle
- a small wave on the surface of a liquid shuffling by splitting the pack and interweaving the two halves at their
- skiffle
- a style of popular music in the 1950s
- sniffle
- the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) cry or whine with snuffling
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "pitiful" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like civil, piffle, riffle create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "pitiful" 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.