56+ Words that rhyme with sadness

Sadness is a 2-syllable word with 56 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are madness, badness, gladness. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of sadness

noun
  1. emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
  2. the state of being sad; "she tired of his perpetual sadness"
  3. the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness

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Examples of "sadness" in lyrics

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

  • "You've never been overwhelmed with sadness"
    Alias — Inspiration's Passing
  • "Simple - stuck in her sadness"
    Atherton — Miserable December
  • "Of loosely knit sighs of sadness"
    Atoms Family — Who Am I?

What do these rhymes mean?

badness
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
deadness
the quality of being unresponsive; not reacting
gladness
experiencing joy and pleasure
happiness
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy emotions experienced when in a
madness
obsolete terms for legal insanity an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "sadness" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with sadness?
Words that rhyme with sadness include: madness, badness, gladness, happiness, deadness, crudeness, candidness, conceitedness, contentedness, disjointedness, and 46 more.
How many syllables does sadness have?
Sadness has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with sadness?
There are 56 words that rhyme with sadness: 56 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for sadness in a song?
The strongest rhymes for sadness in songwriting are madness, badness, gladness. 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 sadness?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with sadness include madness, badness, gladness, happiness, deadness. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: madness, badness; 1-syllable: happiness, crudeness; 2-syllable: conceitedness, contentedness. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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