17+ Words that rhyme with briefly
Briefly is a 2-syllable word with 17 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awfully, beautifully, bluffly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of briefly
- adverb
- for a short time; "she visited him briefly"; "was briefly associated with IBM"
- in a concise manner; in a few words; "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly"; "briefly, we have a problem"; "to put it shortly"
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "briefly" in lyrics
See how briefly is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Man I'm dirty, made pretty through weakness, I'm tellin you briefly"
Bizzy Bone — Uptown Downtown -
"camera type briefly"
AOL — AOL -
"arts briefly"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- awfully
- used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry" of a dreadful kind
- beautifully
- in a beautiful manner; "her face was beautifully made up"
- bluffly
- in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly"
- carefully
- taking care or paying attention; "they watched carefully" as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
- chiefly
- for the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "briefly" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like awfully, beautifully, bluffly create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "briefly" 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.