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16+ Words that rhyme with sacrilegious

Sacrilegious is a 4-syllable word with 16 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are burgess, gorgeous, egregious. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of sacrilegious

adjective
  1. grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred; "blasphemous rites of a witches' Sabbath"; "profane utterances against the Church"; "it is sacrilegious to enter with shoes on"

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Examples of "sacrilegious" in lyrics

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

  • "High as the religion be in love was sort of sacrilegious"
    Yak Ballz — Ready to Roll

What do these rhymes mean?

burgess
English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993) a citizen of an English borough
egregious
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; "a crying shame"; "an egregious lie
gorgeous
dazzlingly beautiful; "a gorgeous Victorian gown"
litigious
of or relating to litigation inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
religious
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church; "religious texts"; "a member of a religious order

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "sacrilegious" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with sacrilegious?
Words that rhyme with sacrilegious include: burgess, gorgeous, egregious, litigious, religious, contagious, courageous, outrageous, prodigious, rampageous, and 6 more.
How many syllables does sacrilegious have?
Sacrilegious has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with sacrilegious?
There are 16 words that rhyme with sacrilegious: 16 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for sacrilegious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for sacrilegious in songwriting are burgess, gorgeous, egregious. 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 sacrilegious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with sacrilegious include burgess, gorgeous, egregious, litigious, religious. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: burgess, gorgeous; 1-syllable: egregious, litigious; 2-syllable: irreligious, advantageous. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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