40+ Words that rhyme with regretful

Regretful is a 3-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fretful, forgetful, artful. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of regretful

adjective
  1. feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone; "felt regretful over his vanished youth"; "regretful over mistakes she had made"; "he felt bad about breaking the vase"

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Examples of "regretful" in lyrics

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  • "Lonely and regretful"
    Eligh — Second Chances

What do these rhymes mean?

artful
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
fateful
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
fitful
occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy
forgetful
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range; "a short memory" not mindful or attentive
fretful
nervous and unable to relax; "a constant fretful stamping of hooves"; "a restless child" habitually complaining

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "regretful" 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 regretful?
Words that rhyme with regretful include: fretful, forgetful, artful, fitful, fateful, hateful, hurtful, lustful, restful, tactful, and 30 more.
How many syllables does regretful have?
Regretful has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with regretful?
There are 40 words that rhyme with regretful: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for regretful in a song?
The strongest rhymes for regretful in songwriting are fretful, forgetful, artful. 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 regretful?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with regretful include fretful, forgetful, artful, fitful, fateful. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fretful, artful; 1-syllable: forgetful, fateful; 2-syllable: despiteful, uneventful. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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