Words that rhyme with certainly

Certainly is a 3-syllable word with 94 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are benignly, brazenly, cleanly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of certainly

adverb
  1. definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely'); "the results are surely encouraging"; "she certainly is a hard worker"; "it's going to be a good day for sure"; "they are coming, for certain"; "they thought he had been killed sure enough"; "he'll win sure as shooting"; "they sure smell good"; "sure he'll come"

Examples of "certainly" in lyrics

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

  • "And I went through this personally, certainly"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Cam'Ron — Wanted (On the Run)
  • "You know, I'm there most certainly"
    Bizzy Bone f/ Chris Notez — Hard Times
  • "than a brain ray, with the energy certainly"
    Bizzy Bone f/ Twista — Money

What do these rhymes mean?

benignly
in a benign manner; "this drug is benignly soporific"
brazenly
in a brazen manner; "he spoke brazenly"
cleanly
in an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall" in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
commonly
under normal conditions; "usually she was late"
curmudgeonly
brusque and surly and forbidding; "crusty remarks"; "a crusty old man"; "his curmudgeonly temper"; "gruff manner

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "certainly" 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.

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