206+ Words that rhyme with elderly

Elderly is a 3-syllable word with 206 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are maximally, bodily, family. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of elderly

adjective
  1. advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables); "aged members of the society"; "elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper"; "senior citizen"
noun
  1. people who are old collectively; "special arrangements were available for the aged"

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Examples of "elderly" in lyrics

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

  • "I said you can't tell the children from the elderly"
    7A3 — Mad Mad World
  • "youth and the elderly"
    Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much
  • "War stalkin the children and the elderly"
    Jumpsteady — Mad, Mad World

What do these rhymes mean?

bodily
in bodily form; "he was translated bodily to heaven" of or relating to or belonging to the body; "a bodily organ
family
a social unit living together; "he moved his family to Virginia"; "It was a good Christian household
homily
a sermon on a moral or religious topic
maximally
to a maximal degree; "the cells maximally responsive to lines in this orientation will fire"
simile
a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "elderly" 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 elderly?
Words that rhyme with elderly include: maximally, bodily, family, homily, simile, tiddly, tidily, tinkly, wiggly, anomaly, and 196 more.
How many syllables does elderly have?
Elderly has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with elderly?
There are 206 words that rhyme with elderly: 206 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for elderly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for elderly in songwriting are maximally, bodily, family. 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 elderly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with elderly include maximally, bodily, family, homily, simile. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: tiddly, tinkly; 1-syllable: bodily, family; 2-syllable: maximally, anomaly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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