Words that rhyme with likely
Likely is a 3-syllable word with 3 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brightly, contritely, unlikely. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of likely
- adverb
- with considerable certainty; without much doubt; "He is probably out of the country"; "in all likelihood we are headed for war"
- adjective
- has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; "these services are likely to be available to us all before long"; "she is likely to forget"; "a likely place for a restaurant"; "the broken limb is likely to fall"; "rain is likely"; "a likely topic for investigation"; "likely candidates for the job"
- likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "likely" in lyrics
See how likely is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Don't ever strike me, rollin' with Crypt that's more than likely"
Army of the Pharaohs — Frontline -
"Who got me? Yeah my dogs most likely"
Army of the Pharaohs — Strike Back -
"Or prototype 693, rolling down rotating corridors likely"
Atoms Family — Most Can't Comprehend
What do these rhymes mean?
- brightly
- with brightness; "the stars shone brilliantly"; "the windows glowed jewel bright"
- contritely
- in a rueful manner; "`I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully"
- unlikely
- not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; "legislation on the question is highly unlikely
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "likely" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like brightly, contritely, unlikely create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "likely" 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.