Words that rhyme with ulterior
Ulterior is a 3-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are anterior, bacteria, cafeteria. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of ulterior
- lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed); "subterranean motives for murder"; "looked too closely for an ulterior purpose in all knowledge"- Bertrand Russell
- beyond or outside an area of immediate interest; remote; "a suggestion ulterior to the present discussion"; "without...any purpose, immediate or ulterior"- G.B.Shaw
- coming at a subsequent time or stage; "without ulterior argument"; "the mood posterior to"
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "ulterior" in lyrics
See how ulterior is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Never I fault or halt or alt-er my ulterior"
Hieroglyphics (featured artist: Pep Love) — After Dark
What do these rhymes mean?
- anterior
- of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body earlier in time a tooth situated at the front of the mouth
- bacteria
- (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that
- cafeteria
- a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
- diphtheria
- acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- exterior
- situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building; "an exterior scene"; "exterior grade plywood
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "ulterior" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like anterior, bacteria, cafeteria create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "ulterior" 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.