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63+ Words that rhyme with comely

Comely is a 3-syllable word with 63 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are glumly, numbly, dumbly. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of comely

adjective
  1. according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior"
  2. very pleasing to the eye; "my bonny lass"; "there's a bonny bay beyond"; "a comely face"; "young fair maidens"

2 syllables

3 syllables

6 syllables

What do these rhymes mean?

dimly
in a dim indistinct manner; "we perceived the change only dimly" in a manner lacking interest or vitality
dumbly
in a stupid manner; "he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone" in an inarticulate
glumly
in a sullen manner; "he sat in his chair dourly"
numbly
in a numb manner; without feeling; "I stared at him numbly"
primly
in a prissy manner; "the new teacher alienates the children by behaving prissily"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "comely" 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 comely?
Words that rhyme with comely include: glumly, numbly, dumbly, primly, dimly, calmly, firmly, gamely, grimly, homely, and 53 more.
How many syllables does comely have?
Comely has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with comely?
There are 63 words that rhyme with comely: 63 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for comely in a song?
The strongest rhymes for comely in songwriting are glumly, numbly, dumbly. 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 comely?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with comely include glumly, numbly, dumbly, primly, dimly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: glumly, numbly; 1-syllable: gamely, homely; 2-syllable: uncomely, untimely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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