63+ Words that rhyme with badly

Badly is a 2-syllable word with 63 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are gladly, madly, sadly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of badly

adverb
  1. to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured"; "a severely impaired heart"; "is gravely ill"; "was seriously ill"
  2. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well; "he was ill prepared"; "it ill befits a man to betray old friends"; "the car runs badly"; "he performed badly on the exam"; "the team played poorly"; "ill-fitting clothes"; "an ill-conceived plan"
  3. evilly or wickedly; "treated his parents badly"; "to steal is to act badly"

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Examples of "badly" in lyrics

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

  • "Parachute ratty, one bunk cord now the air is scooped badly"
    Aesop Rock — Winners Take All
  • "The dandruff in your hair got your shirt shook badly"
    Blueprint — Lo-Fi Funk
  • "Harass me Screwed Up Click, doing all you haters badly"
    Botany Boys — Botany is Tha Block

What do these rhymes mean?

bradley
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998) United States general who
comradely
heartily friendly and congenial
gladly
in a willing manner; "this was gladly agreed to"; "I would fain do it"
madly
in an uncontrolled manner; "she fought back madly" in an insane manner; "she behaved insanely
sadly
in an unfortunate way; "sadly he died before he could see his grandchild" with sadness; in a sad manner

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "badly" 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 badly?
Words that rhyme with badly include: gladly, madly, sadly, bradley, comradely, staidly, idly, godly, oddly, redly, and 53 more.
How many syllables does badly have?
Badly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with badly?
There are 63 words that rhyme with badly: 63 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for badly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for badly in songwriting are gladly, madly, sadly. 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 badly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with badly include gladly, madly, sadly, bradley, comradely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: gladly, madly; 1-syllable: lately, shapely; 2-syllable: comradely, untowardly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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