Words that rhyme with leery
Leery is a 2-syllable word with 81 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are beery, aerie, apiary. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of leery
- openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
2 syllables
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Examples of "leery" in lyrics
See how leery is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"where everyone is leery"
Aceyalone — Mr. Outsider -
"So they can hear me, I keep 'em leery"
Celly Cel f/ B-Legit, E-40, Kerry, Mack 10, Rappin' 4-Tay — It's Going Down (Remix) -
"Heat's in the 5 series high and leery"
Large Professor f/ Nas — One Plus One
What do these rhymes mean?
- aerie
- the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) any habitation at a high altitude
- apiary
- a shed containing a number of beehives
- auxiliary
- functioning in a supporting capacity; "the main library and its auxiliary branches" furnishing added support
- aviary
- a building where birds are kept
- beery
- smelling of beer
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "leery" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like beery, aerie, apiary create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "leery" 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.