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98+ Words that rhyme with suspicious

Suspicious is a 3-syllable word with 98 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are vicious, ambitious, auspicious. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of suspicious

adjective
  1. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
  2. not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident"; "up to some funny business"; "some definitely queer goings-on"; "a shady deal"; "her motives were suspect"; "suspicious behavior"

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "suspicious" in lyrics

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

  • "Steppin' out the Rover, ay, yeah, we look suspicious"
    Big Gemini — Time to Stack a Million
  • "Chevy Astro van's suspicious"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ First Degree, Polo, P-Folk — Heatas
  • "If you step, then I'm kept suspicious"
    Caltroit (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont) f/ Elzhi, Phat Kat — Goatit

What do these rhymes mean?

ambitious
having a strong desire for success or achievement requiring full use of your abilities or resources
auspicious
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck; "an auspicious beginning for the campaign"
capricious
changeable; "a capricious summer breeze
malicious
having the nature of or resulting from malice; "malicious gossip
vicious
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "suspicious" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with suspicious?
Words that rhyme with suspicious include: vicious, ambitious, auspicious, capricious, malicious, delicious, judicious, seditious, factitious, fictitious, and 88 more.
How many syllables does suspicious have?
Suspicious has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with suspicious?
There are 98 words that rhyme with suspicious: 98 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for suspicious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for suspicious in songwriting are vicious, ambitious, auspicious. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with suspicious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with suspicious include vicious, ambitious, auspicious, capricious, malicious. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: vicious, gracious; 1-syllable: ambitious, auspicious; 2-syllable: expeditious, injudicious. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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