Words that rhyme with posterity
Posterity is a 4-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ambidexterity, asperity, austerity. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of posterity
- noun
- all of the offspring of a given progenitor; "we must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our posterity"
- all future generations
4 syllables
5 syllables
6 syllables
Examples of "posterity" in lyrics
See how posterity is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Of his self-love, to stop posterity?"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet III -
"Leaving thee living in posterity?"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet VI -
"Even in the eyes of all posterity"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LV
What do these rhymes mean?
- ambidexterity
- the property of being equally skillful with each hand
- asperity
- something hard to endure; "the asperity of northern winters" harshness of manner
- austerity
- the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
- barbarity
- the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane a brutal barbarous savage act
- capillarity
- a phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the elevation or depression of liquids in capillaries
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "posterity" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ambidexterity, asperity, austerity create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "posterity" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.