9+ Words that rhyme with sluggishness

Sluggishness is a 3-syllable word with 9 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bookishness, brackishness, hoggishness. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of sluggishness

noun
  1. a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
  2. the pace of things that move relatively slowly; "the sluggishness of the economy"; "the sluggishness of the compass in the Arctic cold"
  3. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"

Examples of "sluggishness" in lyrics

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  • "medication for sluggishness"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

bookishness
exaggerated studiousness
brackishness
the quality of being salty, as the saltiness of water
hoggishness
an excessive desire for food
mawkishness
insincere pathos falsely emotional in a maudlin way
priggishness
exaggerated and arrogant properness

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "sluggishness" 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.

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