Words that rhyme with selective
Selective is a 3-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are affective, collective, connective. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of selective
- tending to select; characterized by careful choice; "an exceptionally quick and selective reader"- John Mason Brown
- characterized by very careful or fastidious selection; "the school was very selective in its admissions"
3 syllables
Examples of "selective" in lyrics
See how selective is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Still I keeps it real, very selective"
Bizzy Bone — We Play -
"And at the same time you claim to be collective and selective"
Eddie Haskill — Where I'm Really From -
"All my actions selective"
(Future f/) Big Rube — The Future Is Now
What do these rhymes mean?
- affective
- characterized by emotion
- collective
- done by or characteristic of individuals acting together; "a joint identity"; "the collective mind
- connective
- connecting or tending to connect; "connective remarks between chapters"; "connective tissue in animals
- corrective
- designed to promote discipline; "the teacher's action was corrective rather than instructional"; "disciplinal measures
- defective
- having a defect; "I returned the appliance because it was defective" markedly subnormal in structure or function or
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "selective" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like affective, collective, connective create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "selective" 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.