Words that rhyme with duly

Duly is a 2-syllable word with 43 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are coolie, coolly, cruelly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of duly

adverb
  1. at the proper time; "she was duly apprised of the raise"

Examples of "duly" in lyrics

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

  • "You'll see Regals, colorists, Foes, Treys and a big fat black Duly"
    Above the Law f/ MC Ren — Killaz in the Park
  • "edsel duly"
    AOL — AOL
  • "edsel o duly"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

coolie
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
coolly
in a composed and unconcerned manner; "without more ado Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed it on
cruelly
excessively; "a cruelly bitter winter" with cruelty; "he treated his students cruelly"
guayule
much-branched subshrub with silvery leaves and small white flowers of Texas and northern Mexico
lazuli
an azure blue semiprecious stone

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "duly" 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.

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