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96+ Words that rhyme with ravenous

Ravenous is a 3-syllable word with 96 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are onus, bonus, tonus. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of ravenous

adjective
  1. extremely hungry; "they were tired and famished for food and sleep"; "a ravenous boy"; "the family was starved and ragged"; "fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy"
  2. devouring or craving food in great quantities; "edacious vultures"; "a rapacious appetite"; "ravenous as wolves"; "voracious sharks"

Examples of "ravenous" in lyrics

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

  • "It's not passive, it's so ravenous"
    Hilltop Hoods f/ Pharoahe Monch — Classic Example
  • "Crystal skull ravenous"
    Jehst f/ The Sundragon, Usmaan — Manimals
  • "Raps most dangerous, ravenous"
    Onyx — Bang 2 Dis

What do these rhymes mean?

acinus
one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberry one of the small sacs or saclike
bonus
anything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added fillip" an additional payment (or other remuneration) to
clonus
convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
onus
an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
tonus
the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "ravenous" 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 ravenous?
Words that rhyme with ravenous include: onus, bonus, tonus, acinus, clonus, ominous, baroness, dampness, deepness, drabness, and 86 more.
How many syllables does ravenous have?
Ravenous has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with ravenous?
There are 96 words that rhyme with ravenous: 96 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ravenous in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ravenous in songwriting are onus, bonus, tonus. 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 ravenous?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ravenous include onus, bonus, tonus, acinus, clonus. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: onus, bonus; 1-syllable: acinus, ominous; 2-syllable: aluminous, erogenous. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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