Words that rhyme with sorry

Sorry is a 2-syllable word with 99 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are adjudicatory, congratulatory, accusatory. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of sorry

adjective
  1. feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone; "felt regretful over his vanished youth"; "regretful over mistakes she had made"; "he felt bad about breaking the vase"
  2. bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs"
  3. without merit; "a sorry horse"; "a sorry excuse"; "a lazy no- count, good-for-nothing goldbrick"; "the car was a no-good piece of junk"

Examples of "sorry" in lyrics

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

  • "JAMIE, I killed the robots and I'm sorry"
    Aesop Rock — 1 of 4 (Thank You)
  • "A glance along tomorrow, sorry"
    Aesop Rock f/ Dose One — Drawbridge
  • "Herc, DMC, Moe Dee. I'm sorry"
    Annakin Slayd — Rhythm's Last Stand

What do these rhymes mean?

accusatory
containing or expressing accusation; "an accusitive forefinger"; "black accusatory looks
adjudicatory
concerned with adjudicating
allegory
a short moral story (often with animal characters) a visible symbol representing an abstract idea an expressive style
ambulatory
relating to or adapted for walking; "an ambulatory corridor" able to walk about
congratulatory
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune; "a congratulatory telegram

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "sorry" 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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