12+ Words that rhyme with fairly

Fairly is a 2-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are barely, squarely, unfairly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of fairly

adverb
  1. to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him"; "the shoes are priced reasonably"; "he is fairly clever with computers"
  2. without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner; "deal fairly with one another"
  3. in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating; "they played fairly"

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Examples of "fairly" in lyrics

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

  • "I've often let God carry me and hope I live fairly"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — God of Souls
  • "Rarely playin this game while I fairly"
    Esham — King of Hearts
  • "And we could shoot the 1 on if you wanna fight fairly"
    Ghostown — Rugged Freestyle

What do these rhymes mean?

barely
only a very short time before; "they could barely hear the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being hit
rarely
not often; "we rarely met"
sparely
in a spare manner; "William held me longest with his recent bronzes sparely arranged at Waddington's galleries"
squarely
directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely
unfairly
in an unfair manner; "they dealt with him unfairly"; "their accusations hit below the belt"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "fairly" 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 fairly?
Words that rhyme with fairly include: barely, squarely, unfairly, sparely, rarely, debonairly, yarely, wehrli, wehrly, airlie, and 2 more.
How many syllables does fairly have?
Fairly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with fairly?
There are 12 words that rhyme with fairly: 12 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for fairly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for fairly in songwriting are barely, squarely, unfairly. 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 fairly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with fairly include barely, squarely, unfairly, sparely, rarely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: airlie, fairlie; 1-syllable: wehrli, wehrly; 2-syllable: barely, squarely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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