91+ Words that rhyme with costly

Costly is a 2-syllable word with 91 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are softly, awfully, daftly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of costly

adjective
  1. entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won victory"
  2. having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"

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Examples of "costly" in lyrics

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

  • "Yeah, if you cross me, that'll be costly"
    Boot Camp Clik — Don't You Cross The Line
  • "Them dum-dum moves gonna prove to be costly"
    Digital Underground — Holla Holiday
  • "Championships mostly, put Hennessy to my lips costly"
    DJ Pooh f/ Threat — Gangsta Vocabulary

What do these rhymes mean?

awfully
used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry" of a dreadful kind
daftly
in a mildly insane manner; "the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily"
deftly
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner; "dextrously he untied the knots" in a deft manner
justly
with honesty; "he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time" in accordance with moral or social standards
softly
with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "costly" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with costly?
Words that rhyme with costly include: softly, awfully, daftly, deftly, justly, lastly, mostly, vastly, beastly, firstly, and 81 more.
How many syllables does costly have?
Costly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with costly?
There are 91 words that rhyme with costly: 91 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for costly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for costly in songwriting are softly, awfully, daftly. 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 costly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with costly include softly, awfully, daftly, deftly, justly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: softly, daftly; 1-syllable: awfully, chastely; 2-syllable: coherently, differently. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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