19+ Words that rhyme with residual
Residual is a 3-syllable word with 19 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are archangel, bejewel, cudgel. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of residual
- adjective
- relating to or indicating a remainder; "residual quantity"
- noun
- something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"
- (often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing; "he could retire on his residuals"
4 syllables
Examples of "residual" in lyrics
See how residual is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Live it for that minute, then split and I'm here to get residual"
Brother Ali f/ Slug (Atmosphere) — The Believers -
"I feel successful when receiving the residual"
The D.O.C. — Let the Bass Go -
"For residual"
Grits — Stop Bitin'
What do these rhymes mean?
- archangel
- an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy a biennial cultivated herb
- bejewel
- adorn or decorate with precious stones; "jeweled dresses"
- cudgel
- a club that is used as a weapon strike with a cudgel
- evangel
- the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
- gradual
- proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in prices" (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "residual" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like archangel, bejewel, cudgel create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "residual" 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.