Words that rhyme with sullivan
Sullivan is a 3-syllable word with 57 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are carven, cavern, cloven. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of sullivan
- United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924)
- United States psychiatrist (1892-1949)
- United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974)
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "sullivan" in lyrics
See how sullivan is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Your show's all talk like Ed Sullivan"
Extended Famm — Line Drop -
"Married this rich blind man named Sullivan"
Punchline and Wordsworth — Mistress -
"lita sullivan"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- carven
- made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary); "the carved fretwork"; "an intricately carved door
- cavern
- any large dark enclosed space; "his eyes were dark caverns" a large cave or a large chamber in a cave hollow out as if
- cloven
- (used of hooves) split, divided; "bisulcate hoof"
- coven
- an assembly of witches; usually 13 witches
- driven
- compelled forcibly by an outside agency; "mobs goaded by blind hatred" urged or forced to action through moral pressure
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "sullivan" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like carven, cavern, cloven create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "sullivan" 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.