8+ Words that rhyme with tearful
Tearful is a 2-syllable word with 8 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awful, careful, cheerful. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of tearful
- adjective
- filled with or marked by tears; "tearful eyes"; "tearful entreaties"
- showing sorrow
Examples of "tearful" in lyrics
See how tearful is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"When I think of all you've done for me I swear I get tearful"
Reef the Lost Cauze — Humble Beginnings
What do these rhymes mean?
- awful
- used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry" exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste
- careful
- exercising caution or showing care or attention; "they were careful when crossing the busy street
- cheerful
- being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting
- fearful
- experiencing or showing fear; "a fearful glance"; "fearful of criticism" causing fear or dread or terror
- soulful
- full of or expressing deep emotion; "soulful eyes"; "soulful music"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "tearful" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like awful, careful, cheerful create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "tearful" 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.