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105+ Words that rhyme with jolly

Jolly is a 2-syllable word with 105 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brolly, collie, dolly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of jolly

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"
adjective
  1. full of or showing high-spirited merriment; "when hearts were young and gay"; "a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- Wordsworth; "the jolly crowd at the reunion"; "jolly old Saint Nick"; "a jovial old gentleman"; "have a merry Christmas"; "peals of merry laughter"; "a mirthful laugh"
noun
  1. a happy party

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "jolly" in lyrics

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

  • "Why don't you just kick back, be jolly"
    Dizzee Rascal f/ Lily Allen — Wanna Be
  • "tis the season to be jolly...."
    Eazy-E — Merry Muthafuckin X-Mas
  • "Hopping out with a sack like Santa I'm jolly"
    E-TRAIN — All Aboard

What do these rhymes mean?

bali
an island in Indonesia to the east of Java; striking volcanic scenery
brolly
colloquial terms for an umbrella
collie
a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
dolly
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform
trolley
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "jolly" 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 jolly?
Words that rhyme with jolly include: brolly, collie, dolly, trolley, bali, bialy, bengali, wally, ali, kigali, and 95 more.
How many syllables does jolly have?
Jolly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with jolly?
There are 105 words that rhyme with jolly: 105 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for jolly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for jolly in songwriting are brolly, collie, dolly. 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 jolly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with jolly include brolly, collie, dolly, trolley, bali. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: collie, mollie; 1-syllable: brolly, dolly; 2-syllable: bengali, kigali. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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