Words that rhyme with sordid
Sordid is a 2-syllable word with 19 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are candid, candied, corded. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of sordid
- adjective
- morally degraded; "a seedy district"; "the seamy side of life"; "sleazy characters hanging around casinos"; "sleazy storefronts with...dirt on the walls"- Seattle Weekly; "the sordid details of his orgies stank under his very nostrils"- James Joyce; "the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal"
- unethical or dishonest; "dirty police officers"; "a sordid political campaign"
- foul and run-down and repulsive; "a flyblown bar on the edge of town"; "a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town"; "squalid living conditions"; "sordid shantytowns"
4 syllables
Examples of "sordid" in lyrics
See how sordid is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"And the wealth is sordid"
Da T.R.U.T.H. — Welcome to the Faith
What do these rhymes mean?
- candid
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting
- candied
- encrusted with sugar or syrup; "candied grapefruit peel" (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or
- corded
- of textiles; having parallel raised lines
- disembodied
- not having a material body; "bodiless ghosts"
- katydid
- large green long-horned grasshopper of North America
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "sordid" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like candid, candied, corded create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "sordid" 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.