Words that rhyme with previous
Previous is a 2-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are devious, envious, impervious. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of previous
- just preceding something else in time or order; "the previous owner"; "my old house was larger"
- (used especially of persons) of the immediate past; "the former president"; "our late President is still very active"; "the previous occupant of the White House"
- too soon or too hasty; "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment"
3 syllables
Examples of "previous" in lyrics
See how previous is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"judges upheld the previous"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A. -
"Sometimes the main ingredient used in ploy confirming what was stated previous"
Bahamadia — Beautiful Things -
"Girls don't trust me because of my previous"
Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf — Devotion
What do these rhymes mean?
- devious
- indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success
- envious
- showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her
- impervious
- not admitting of passage or capable of being affected; "a material impervious to water
- lascivious
- driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires; "libidinous orgies"
- oblivious
- (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of; "oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "previous" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like devious, envious, impervious create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "previous" 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.