10+ Words that rhyme with shameful

Shameful is a 3-syllable word with 10 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are blameful, playful, ful. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of shameful

adjective
  1. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; "Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands"- Rachel Carson; "an ignominious retreat"; "inglorious defeat"; "an opprobrious monument to human greed"; "a shameful display of cowardice"
  2. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation; "scandalous behavior"; "the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt"- Thackeray; "the most shocking book of its time"

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Examples of "shameful" in lyrics

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

  • "Let it rain on my parade, your whole facade is shameful"
    Evidence f/ Madchild, Rakaa Iriscience — Perfect Storm
  • "No matter what has happened, I will never be shameful"
    Screwed Up Click f/ H.A.W.K., Mike D — On Deadly Ground
  • "DOMINIC LAWSON: The Tories' silence over the success of this privately run NHS hospital is shameful"
    Daily Mail — Daily Mail

What do these rhymes mean?

baneful
exceedingly harmful deadly or sinister; "the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look"
blameful
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious; "blameworthy if not criminal behavior
ful
a family of languages of the Fulani of West Africa and used as a lingua franca in the sub-Saharan regions from Senegal
manful
possessing qualities befitting a man characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports"
playful
full of fun and high spirits; "playful children just let loose from school"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "shameful" 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 shameful?
Words that rhyme with shameful include: blameful, playful, ful, manful, baneful, gainful, harmful, painful, disdainful, dreamful.
How many syllables does shameful have?
Shameful has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with shameful?
There are 10 words that rhyme with shameful: 10 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shameful in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shameful in songwriting are blameful, playful, ful. 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 shameful?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shameful include blameful, playful, ful, manful, baneful. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ful; 1-syllable: playful, manful; 2-syllable: blameful, baneful. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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