198+ Words that rhyme with lately

Lately is a 3-syllable word with 198 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are stately, innately, sedately. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of lately

adverb
  1. in the recent past; "he was in Paris recently"; "lately the rules have been enforced"; "as late as yesterday she was fine"; "feeling better of late"; "the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also"

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Examples of "lately" in lyrics

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

  • "Cadillac frank with the baddest bank; lately"
    7L & Esoteric — Face Defeat
  • "In a Lamborghini drop top and I can't stop myself from stuntin' lately"
  • "Girl I can tell you want me because lately"
    Akon f./ Eminem — Smack That

What do these rhymes mean?

aptly
with competence; in a competent capable manner; "they worked competently"
cutely
in an attractive manner; "how cunningly the olive-green dress with its underskirt of rose-brocade fitted her perfect
innately
in an innate manner; "the child is said to be innately disposed to learn language"
sedately
in a sedate manner
stately
impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lately" 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 lately?
Words that rhyme with lately include: stately, innately, sedately, aptly, cutely, acutely, alertly, courtly, greatly, abjectly, and 188 more.
How many syllables does lately have?
Lately has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lately?
There are 198 words that rhyme with lately: 198 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lately in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lately in songwriting are stately, innately, sedately. 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 lately?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lately include stately, innately, sedately, aptly, cutely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: attlee; 1-syllable: aptly, courtly; 2-syllable: stately, cutely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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