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99+ Words that rhyme with vicious

Vicious is a 2-syllable word with 99 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are delicious, ambitious, auspicious. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of vicious

adjective
  1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings"; "cruel tortures"; "Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks"; "a savage slap"; "vicious kicks"
  2. having the nature of vice
  3. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; "a criminal waste of talent"; "a deplorable act of violence"; "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife"

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "vicious" in lyrics

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

  • "That's pulled upon mics in rap, I'm just vicious"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "Audio, it's too militious, call it vicious"
    Afu-Ra — Defeat
  • "I drool and starin' at you, and I'm lookin' vicious"
    Akwid f/ Chino XL, Kuky — Ombligo a Ombligo (Bad Girl) (Remix)

What do these rhymes mean?

ambitious
having a strong desire for success or achievement requiring full use of your abilities or resources
auspicious
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck; "an auspicious beginning for the campaign"
capricious
changeable; "a capricious summer breeze
delicious
greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful surprise"; "the comedy was delightful
suspicious
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "vicious" 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 vicious?
Words that rhyme with vicious include: delicious, ambitious, auspicious, capricious, suspicious, fictitious, nutritious, judicious, seditious, factitious, and 89 more.
How many syllables does vicious have?
Vicious has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with vicious?
There are 99 words that rhyme with vicious: 99 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for vicious in a song?
The strongest rhymes for vicious in songwriting are delicious, ambitious, auspicious. 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 vicious?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with vicious include delicious, ambitious, auspicious, capricious, suspicious. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: precious, gracious; 1-syllable: delicious, ambitious; 2-syllable: expeditious, injudicious. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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