Words that rhyme with sluggish

Sluggish is a 2-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are hoggish, piggish, priggish. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of sluggish

adjective
  1. moving slowly; "a sluggish stream"
  2. (of business) not active or brisk; "business is dull (or slow)"; "a sluggish market"
  3. slow and apathetic; "she was fat and inert"; "a sluggish worker"; "a mind grown torpid in old age"

Examples of "sluggish" in lyrics

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  • "This capsules seen better days, the ride is sluggish"
    Ivens — One Last Trip

What do these rhymes mean?

hoggish
resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy; "piggish table manners
piggish
resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy; "piggish table manners
priggish
exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
roguish
playful in an appealingly bold way; "a roguish grin" lacking principles or scruples; "the rascally rabble
voguish
elegant and stylish; "chic elegance"; "a smart new dress"; "a suit of voguish cut" in accord with the latest fad

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "sluggish" 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.

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