45+ Words that rhyme with hardly

Hardly is a 2-syllable word with 45 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sadly, badly, cuddly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hardly

adverb
  1. only a very short time before; "they could barely hear the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being hit"; "had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open"; "would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave"- W.B.Yeats
  2. almost not; "he hardly ever goes fishing"; "he was hardly more than sixteen years old"; "they scarcely ever used the emergency generator"

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Examples of "hardly" in lyrics

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

  • "3D, you claim to God Lee, not hardly"
    Ali — 360
  • "Some MC's think they're nice, but not hardly"
    Ali f/ St. Louis Alumni * — St. Louis Alumni (Bonus Track)
  • "Me bashful? Hardly"
    Apathy & Celph Titled f/ One Two — Bad Attitudes

What do these rhymes mean?

badly
to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured
comradely
heartily friendly and congenial
cuddly
inviting cuddling or hugging; "a cuddlesome baby"; "a cuddly teddybear"
deadly
as if dead (used as intensives) extremely; "she was madly in love"; "deadly dull"; "deadly earnest"; "deucedly clever
sadly
in an unfortunate way; "sadly he died before he could see his grandchild" with sadness; in a sad manner

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hardly" 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 hardly?
Words that rhyme with hardly include: sadly, badly, cuddly, deadly, comradely, godly, idly, madly, oddly, redly, and 35 more.
How many syllables does hardly have?
Hardly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hardly?
There are 45 words that rhyme with hardly: 45 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hardly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hardly in songwriting are sadly, badly, cuddly. 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 hardly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hardly include sadly, badly, cuddly, deadly, comradely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sadly, badly; 1-syllable: ungodly; 2-syllable: comradely, untowardly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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