51+ Words that rhyme with basically

Basically is a 4-syllable word with 51 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bodily, darkly, balmily. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of basically

adverb
  1. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature; "He is basically dishonest"; "the argument was essentially a technical one"; "for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person"

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Examples of "basically" in lyrics

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

  • "Old school, new school, servin 'em basically"
    Aceyalone & RJD2 — Fire
  • "Beat just sorta delayed me, basically"
    Bavu Blakes — I
  • "You can't hate me, I put us on the map, basically"
    Celph Titled — Tampahiphop.com Freestyle

What do these rhymes mean?

balmily
in a mildly insane manner; "the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily"
bawdily
in a bawdy manner
bleakly
without hope; "he wondered bleakly"
bodily
in bodily form; "he was translated bodily to heaven" of or relating to or belonging to the body; "a bodily organ
darkly
without light; "the river was sliding darkly under the mist" in a dark glowering menacing manner

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "basically" has 4 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 basically?
Words that rhyme with basically include: bodily, darkly, balmily, bawdily, bleakly, beggarly, berkeley, biweekly, bloodily, craftily, and 41 more.
How many syllables does basically have?
Basically has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with basically?
There are 51 words that rhyme with basically: 51 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for basically in a song?
The strongest rhymes for basically in songwriting are bodily, darkly, balmily. 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 basically?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with basically include bodily, darkly, balmily, bawdily, bleakly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: darkly, bleakly; 1-syllable: bodily, balmily; 2-syllable: abnormally, classically. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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