Words that rhyme with likely

Likely is a 3-syllable word with 3 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are unlikely, brightly, contritely. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of likely

adverb
  1. with considerable certainty; without much doubt; "He is probably out of the country"; "in all likelihood we are headed for war"
adjective
  1. 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"
  2. likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"

See full definition of likely →

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "likely" in lyrics

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

  • "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

Use "likely" in a verse

Ready to write? Generate rap lyrics using "likely" as your theme:

Generate a verse

More about "likely"

Related words

Looking for rhymes for similar words? Try these:

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 unlikely, brightly, contritely 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with likely?
Words that rhyme with likely include: unlikely, brightly, contritely.
How many syllables does likely have?
Likely has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with likely?
There are 3 words that rhyme with likely: 3 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for likely in a song?
The strongest rhymes for likely in songwriting are unlikely, brightly, contritely. 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 likely?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with likely include unlikely, brightly, contritely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: brightly; 1-syllable: unlikely, contritely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

Explore More Word Tools

Find rhymes for another word