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19+ Words that rhyme with tawdry

Tawdry is a 2-syllable word with 19 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bawdry, indri, sundry. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of tawdry

adjective
  1. tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"
  2. cheap and shoddy; "cheapjack moviemaking...that feeds on the low taste of the mob"- Judith Crist

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Examples of "tawdry" in lyrics

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

  • "sukey tawdry"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

bawdry
lewd or obscene talk or writing; "it was smoking-room bawdry"; "they published a collection of Elizabethan bawdy"
foundry
factory where metal castings are produced
indri
large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar having thick silky fur in black and white and fawn
laundry
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering workplace where clothes are washed and ironed
sundry
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; "an arrangement of assorted spring flowers"; "assorted sizes

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "tawdry" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with tawdry?
Words that rhyme with tawdry include: bawdry, indri, sundry, foundry, laundry, monandry, wizardry, polyandry, brodry, balladry, and 9 more.
How many syllables does tawdry have?
Tawdry has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with tawdry?
There are 19 words that rhyme with tawdry: 19 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tawdry in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tawdry in songwriting are bawdry, indri, sundry. 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 tawdry?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tawdry include bawdry, indri, sundry, foundry, laundry. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: deirdre; 1-syllable: bawdry, indri; 2-syllable: monandry, wizardry. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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