41+ Words that rhyme with wasteful
Wasteful is a 3-syllable word with 41 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are artful, boastful, deceitful. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of wasteful
- adjective
- inefficient in use of time and effort and materials; "a clumsy and wasteful process"; "wasteful duplication of effort"; "uneconomical ebb and flow of power"
- tending to squander and waste
- laying waste; "when wasteful war shall statues overturn"- Shakespeare
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "wasteful" in lyrics
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"Just cuz yall wasteful"
Shad — The Old Prince Still Lives at Home
What do these rhymes mean?
- artful
- not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
- boastful
- exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"
- deceitful
- intended to deceive; "deceitful advertising"; "fallacious testimony
- delightful
- greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful surprise"; "the comedy was delightful"; "a delicious joke"
- despiteful
- showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "wasteful" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like artful, boastful, deceitful create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "wasteful" 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.