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31+ Words that rhyme with bitterly

Bitterly is a 3-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fiercely, burly, curly. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of bitterly

adverb
  1. with bitterness, in a resentful manner; "she complained bitterly"
  2. indicating something hard to accept; "he was bitterly disappointed"
  3. extremely and sharply; "it was bitterly cold"; "bitter cold"

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Examples of "bitterly" in lyrics

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

  • "You'll be dead and gone bitterly"
    June Marx — Tricks of the Trade
  • "Pressure and the drug abuse would break the whole band up bitterly"
    Shawn Boothe — Unauthorized Biography of Jimi Hendrix

What do these rhymes mean?

burly
muscular and heavily built; "a beefy wrestler"; "had a tall burly frame"; "clothing sizes for husky boys
curly
(of hair) having curls or waves; "they envied her naturally curly hair"
early
during an early stage; "early on in her career" before the usual time or the time expected; "she graduated early
fiercely
in a physically fierce manner; "silence broken by dogs barking ferociously
surly
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "bitterly" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with bitterly?
Words that rhyme with bitterly include: fiercely, burly, curly, early, surly, attlee, pearly, ably, aptly, badly, and 21 more.
How many syllables does bitterly have?
Bitterly has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with bitterly?
There are 31 words that rhyme with bitterly: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bitterly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bitterly in songwriting are fiercely, burly, curly. 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 bitterly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bitterly include fiercely, burly, curly, early, surly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: attlee; 1-syllable: burly, curly; 2-syllable: fiercely, nattily. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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