Rhyme Dictionary

Rhymes with “Selfish

/ˈsɛlfɪʃ/

Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.

56 rhyming words found

🎯 Perfect Rhymes for "Selfish"

6 words

These words rhyme exactly with "selfish" — same ending sound.

WordSyllablesTypeDefinition
elfish2Mischievous.
swellfish2noun(zoology) Any plectognath fish that dilates itself, such as the pufferfish.
pelfish2(obsolete) Of the nature of pelf: undignified, trashy.
sell fish2
shell fish2
smell fish2

🎵 Near Rhymes for "Selfish"

50 words

These words don't rhyme perfectly but share a similar sound — great for slant rhyme and song lyrics.

WordSyllablesTypeDefinition
relish2noun(by extension) (countable, uncountable, originally US) A condiment or sauce added to food for a spicy or tangy flavour; specifically, one made with chopped, pickled fruit or vegetables.
zealous2Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion, particularly in matters of religion.
garish2Overly ostentatious; so colorful as to be in bad taste.
embellished3Having been made more attractive, compelling or interesting.
embellish3verbTo make more beautiful and attractive by adding ornamentation; to decorate.
blemish2nounA small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
careless2Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes.
elfin2nounResembling an elf or elves, especially in tiny size or features.
selfless2Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.
fetish2noun(countable, uncountable) Sexual fixation to or arousal at something abnormally sexual or nonsexual, such as an object or a nonsexual part of the body.
overzealous4Too zealous; too enthusiastic or fervent.
devilish2Wicked, evil.
helpless2Lacking help; powerless.
replenish3verb(transitive) To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to.
hellish2(hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress
peckish2(colloquial, British) mildly hungry
jealous2verbEnvious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise.
wellness2nounThe quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.
selfness2nounEgotism.
trellis2nounAn outdoor garden frame that can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants.
relished2verb(transitive) To give (something) (a pleasant) flavour or taste; to make appetizing.
helmet2noun(clothing) A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.
rebellious3Showing rebellion.
helping2nounThe act of giving aid or assistance (to).
melted2Being in a liquid state as a result of melting.
perish2verb(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.
barish2nounA surname.
selfist2nounA selfish person.
pelvis2noun(anatomy) The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.
eldest2nounThe eldest child in a family, or individual in a group.
shellfish2nounA culinary and nutritional term for several groups of non-piscine, non-tetrapod, aquatic animals that are used as a food source. The term often exclusively refers to edible aquatic crustaceans, bivalve mollusks and cephalopod mollusks; but sometimes echinoderms may be included as well.
cellist2nounSomeone who plays the cello.
fellas2noun(Australian Aboriginal) Used as a general intensifier; a pfella.
breakfast2nounThe first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
bellis2a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.
kelpfish2nounA perciform fish in the family Chironemidae, native to coastal Australia and New Zealand.
celtic2nounOf or relating to the Celts.
celtics2nounAny of several sports teams. See Wikipedia for a list.
cherish2verbTo treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.
elses2nounA surname.
elvis2nounElvis Presley (1935-1977), a popular American rock-and-roll singer.
elvish2nounOf or having to do with elves; elven.
feltus2nounA surname.
memphis2nounThe largest city in Tennessee, United States, and the county seat of Shelby County.
preface2nounA beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
self in2
selfish fetish4
selfridge2nounA surname.
selvage2noun(weaving) The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side-to-side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge.
selvidge2nounA surname.

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