76+ Words that rhyme with thickening

Thickening is a 3-syllable word with 76 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are stunning, running, shunning. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of thickening

adjective
  1. accumulating and becoming more intense; "the deepening gloom"; "felt a deepening love"; "the thickening dusk"
  2. becoming more intricate or complex; "a thickening plot"
noun
  1. any material used to thicken; "starch is used in cooking as a thickening"

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Examples of "thickening" in lyrics

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

  • "breast thickening"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lungs and plural thickening"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pulmonary plural thickening"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

blackening
changing to a darker color
darkening
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over; "the darkening sky" changing to a darker color
running
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream; "as mountain stream with freely running water
shunning
deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
stunning
commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "thickening" 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 thickening?
Words that rhyme with thickening include: stunning, running, shunning, darkening, blackening, cunning, quickening, gardening, awning, caning, and 66 more.
How many syllables does thickening have?
Thickening has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with thickening?
There are 76 words that rhyme with thickening: 76 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for thickening in a song?
The strongest rhymes for thickening in songwriting are stunning, running, shunning. 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 thickening?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with thickening include stunning, running, shunning, darkening, blackening. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: stunning, running; 1-syllable: darkening, blackening; 2-syllable: awakening, overweening. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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