21+ Words that rhyme with tired
Tired is a 2-syllable word with 21 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fired, admired, desired. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.
Definition of tired
- adjective
- depleted of strength or energy; "tired mothers with crying babies"; "too tired to eat"
- repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'"
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Examples of "tired" in lyrics
See how tired is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Have you moan even though you're tired"
2 Live Crew — Do the Damn Thing -
"GC's sick and tired"
504 Boyz f/ Ghetto Commission, Krazy — We Bust -
"Or grab the mic sounding lazy, worn down and tired"
Aesop Rock f/ Blueprint — Alchemy
What do these rhymes mean?
- acquired
- gotten through environmental forces; "acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on"
- admired
- regarded with admiration
- desired
- greatly desired wanted intensely; "the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies
- fired
- having lost your job
- inspired
- being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods; "her pies were simply divine
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "tired" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like fired, admired, desired create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "tired" 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 tired?
- Words that rhyme with tired include: fired, admired, desired, acquired, inspired, required, uninspired, retired, unexpired, wired, and 11 more.
- How many syllables does tired have?
- Tired has 2 syllables.
- How many words rhyme with tired?
- There are 21 words that rhyme with tired: 21 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for tired in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for tired in songwriting are fired, admired, desired. 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 tired?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tired include fired, admired, desired, acquired, inspired. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: byard; 1-syllable: fired, wired; 2-syllable: admired, desired. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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