Words that rhyme with gently
Gently is a 2-syllable word with 43 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are accidentally, bluntly, brilliantly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of gently
- in a gradual manner; "a gently sloping terrain"
- in a gentle manner; "he talked gently to the injured animal"
- with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "gently" in lyrics
See how gently is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Empty the rent if you can double park the garbage barge gently"
Aesop Rock — Bring Back Pluto -
"I could see it in your face as you break it to me gently"
Lily Allen — Not Big -
"The busy street is empty whistling winds are blowing gently"
Blackalicious — Sleep
What do these rhymes mean?
- accidentally
- without advance planning; "they met accidentally" of a minor or subordinate nature
- bluntly
- in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly"
- brilliantly
- with brightness; "the stars shone brilliantly"; "the windows glowed jewel bright" in an extremely intelligent way
- buoyantly
- in a cheerfully buoyant manner; "we accepted the opportunity buoyantly"
- cleanly
- in an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall" in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "gently" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like accidentally, bluntly, brilliantly create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "gently" 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.