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90+ Words that rhyme with earnestly

Earnestly is a 3-syllable word with 90 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are importantly, costly, daftly. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of earnestly

adverb
  1. in a serious manner; "talking earnestly with his son"; "she started studying snakes in earnest"; "a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce"

What do these rhymes mean?

costly
entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won victory" having a high price; "costly jewelry
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
importantly
in an important way or to an important degree
justly
with honesty; "he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time" in accordance with moral or social standards

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "earnestly" 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 earnestly?
Words that rhyme with earnestly include: importantly, costly, daftly, deftly, justly, lastly, mostly, softly, vastly, beastly, and 80 more.
How many syllables does earnestly have?
Earnestly has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with earnestly?
There are 90 words that rhyme with earnestly: 90 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for earnestly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for earnestly in songwriting are importantly, costly, 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 earnestly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with earnestly include importantly, costly, daftly, deftly, justly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: costly, daftly; 1-syllable: chastely, deucedly; 2-syllable: importantly, opulently. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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