193+ Words that rhyme with desperately

Desperately is a 5-syllable word with 193 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are subtly, incessantly, aptly. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of desperately

adverb
  1. with great urgency; "health care reform is needed urgently"; "the soil desperately needed potash"
  2. in intense despair; "the child clung desperately to her mother"

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Examples of "desperately" in lyrics

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

  • "Oh what's left of me, I beg you desperately"
    Lauryn Hill — Selah
  • "I need to cut you off at the windpipe desperately"
    Insane Clown Posse — The Staleness
  • "You can expect for me to keep grindin' desperately"
    Mo Thugs — Ghetto Bluez

What do these rhymes mean?

aptly
with competence; in a competent capable manner; "they worked competently"
fitly
in an appropriate manner; "he was appropriately dressed"
hotly
in a heated manner; "`To say I am behind the strike is so much nonsense,' declared Mr Harvey heatedly
incessantly
with unflagging resolve; "dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of
subtly
in a subtle manner; "late nineteenth-century French opera at its most beautiful, subtly romantic with a twilight

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "desperately" has 5 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 desperately?
Words that rhyme with desperately include: subtly, incessantly, aptly, fitly, hotly, cutely, lately, motley, mutely, neatly, and 183 more.
How many syllables does desperately have?
Desperately has 5 syllables.
How many words rhyme with desperately?
There are 193 words that rhyme with desperately: 193 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for desperately in a song?
The strongest rhymes for desperately in songwriting are subtly, incessantly, aptly. 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 desperately?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with desperately include subtly, incessantly, aptly, fitly, hotly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: attlee; 1-syllable: subtly, aptly; 2-syllable: cutely, lately. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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