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31+ Words that rhyme with virus

Virus is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are iris, desirous, cyrus. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of virus

noun
  1. (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
  2. a harmful or corrupting agency; "bigotry is a virus that must not be allowed to spread"; "the virus of jealousy is latent in everyone"
  3. a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer; "a true virus cannot spread to another computer without human assistance"

2 syllables

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Examples of "virus" in lyrics

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

  • "But I'd infiltrate your floppies and download this simple virus"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Beyonder — Axe Hurlers
  • "You know we rip it up, hit the mic like a virus"
    Afu-Ra f/ GZA — Bigacts, Littleacts
  • "Defense against sickness, unwanted virus"
    Afu-Ra — Self Mastery

What do these rhymes mean?

citrus
any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp
cyrus
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
desirous
having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office
iris
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three
ogress
(folklore) a female ogre

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "virus" 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 virus?
Words that rhyme with virus include: iris, desirous, cyrus, citrus, ogress, walrus, leprous, buttress, humorous, mattress, and 21 more.
How many syllables does virus have?
Virus has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with virus?
There are 31 words that rhyme with virus: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for virus in a song?
The strongest rhymes for virus in songwriting are iris, desirous, cyrus. 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 virus?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with virus include iris, desirous, cyrus, citrus, ogress. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: iris, cyrus; 1-syllable: desirous, humorous; 2-syllable: retrovirus. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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