14+ Words that rhyme with terrible

Terrible is a 3-syllable word with 14 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are arable, bearable, comparable. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of terrible

adjective
  1. causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked"; "the dread presence of the headmaster"; "polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was"; "a dreadful storm"; "a fearful howling"; "horrendous explosions shook the city"; "a terrible curse"
  2. exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste"; "abominable workmanship"; "an awful voice"; "dreadful manners"; "a painful performance"; "terrible handwriting"; "an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room"
  3. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"; "under wicked fire from the enemy's guns"; "a wicked cough"

Examples of "terrible" in lyrics

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

  • "I try to find a job, I'm filthy plus I smell terrible"
    Benefit — Fairwell
  • "These stereo-rap tracks are terrible"
    Blu & Exile — Simply Amazin'
  • "while average teens is unaware and living terrible"
    Capital D — Culture of Terrorism

What do these rhymes mean?

arable
(of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
bearable
capable of being borne though unpleasant; "sufferable punishment"
comparable
able to be compared or worthy of comparison conforming in every respect; "boxes with corresponding dimensions
declarable
that must be declared; "declarable income"
parable
a short moral story (often with animal characters) (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "terrible" 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.

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