91+ Words that rhyme with honestly

Honestly is a 3-syllable word with 91 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dishonestly, somnolently, costly. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of honestly

adverb
  1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I don't believe it"; "candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience"; "frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"
  2. in an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"

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Examples of "honestly" in lyrics

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

  • "I swear I feel something honestly"
    Beanie Sigel — Feel it in the Air
  • "and to express myslef honestly..."
    Binary Star — Honest Expression
  • "I think and I walk and I talk honestly"
    Brother Ali f/ Slug (Atmosphere) — The Believers

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
dishonestly
in a corrupt and deceitful manner; "he acted dishonestly when he gave the contract to his best friend"
somnolently
in a drowsy manner; "`Time to get up,' she said drowsily"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "honestly" 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 honestly?
Words that rhyme with honestly include: dishonestly, somnolently, costly, daftly, deftly, justly, lastly, mostly, softly, vastly, and 81 more.
How many syllables does honestly have?
Honestly has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with honestly?
There are 91 words that rhyme with honestly: 91 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for honestly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for honestly in songwriting are dishonestly, somnolently, costly. 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 honestly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with honestly include dishonestly, somnolently, costly, daftly, deftly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: costly, daftly; 1-syllable: chastely, deucedly; 2-syllable: dishonestly, somnolently. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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