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41+ Words that rhyme with deadly

Deadly is a 2-syllable word with 41 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are redly, medley, idly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of deadly

adverb
  1. as if dead
  2. (used as intensives) extremely; "she was madly in love"; "deadly dull"; "deadly earnest"; "deucedly clever"; "insanely jealous"
adjective
  1. causing or capable of causing death; "a fatal accident"; "a deadly enemy"; "mortal combat"; "a mortal illness"

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Examples of "deadly" in lyrics

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

  • "I know y'all say damn I'm so calm, but I'm deadly"
    Ali Vegas — Critics
  • "Will get blown into fragments and left in debris, did he mention I'm deadly?"
    Apathy — Personal Jesus
  • "I'm ready to go to war like my group Three Deadly"
    Beelow f/ Ms. Peaches, Thug Addict

What do these rhymes mean?

badly
to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured
godly
showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a godly life" emanating from God; "divine judgment
idly
in an idle manner; "this is what I always imagined myself doing in the south of France, sitting idly, drinking coffee,
medley
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
redly
displaying a red color; "the forge belched redly at the sky"-Adria Langley

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "deadly" 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 deadly?
Words that rhyme with deadly include: redly, medley, idly, badly, godly, madly, oddly, cuddly, gladly, hardly, and 31 more.
How many syllables does deadly have?
Deadly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with deadly?
There are 41 words that rhyme with deadly: 41 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for deadly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for deadly in songwriting are redly, medley, idly. 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 deadly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with deadly include redly, medley, idly, badly, godly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: headlee; 1-syllable: redly, medley; 2-syllable: ungodly, directly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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