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50+ Words that rhyme with madly

Madly is a 2-syllable word with 50 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are badly, bradley, gladly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of madly

adverb
  1. in an uncontrolled manner; "she fought back madly"
  2. in an insane manner; "she behaved insanely"; "he behaves crazily when he is off his medication"; "the witch cackled madly"; "screaming dementedly"
  3. (used as intensives) extremely; "she was madly in love"; "deadly dull"; "deadly earnest"; "deucedly clever"; "insanely jealous"

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Examples of "madly" in lyrics

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

  • "And she was pretty, with Cypress Hills that bounced madly"
    Azeem — Oakland to Brooklyn
  • "Smoke everywhere, waving it madly"
    Mac Dre — Get Stupid
  • "Oh baby girl you know I love you, love you madly"
    Supercat f/ Notorious B.I.G., Puff Daddy, Third Eye — Dolly My Baby (Remix)

What do these rhymes mean?

badly
to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured
bradley
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998) United States general who
comradely
heartily friendly and congenial
gladly
in a willing manner; "this was gladly agreed to"; "I would fain do it"
sadly
in an unfortunate way; "sadly he died before he could see his grandchild" with sadness; in a sad manner

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "madly" 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 madly?
Words that rhyme with madly include: badly, bradley, gladly, sadly, comradely, cuddly, deadly, ably, idly, aptly, and 40 more.
How many syllables does madly have?
Madly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with madly?
There are 50 words that rhyme with madly: 50 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for madly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for madly in songwriting are badly, bradley, gladly. 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 madly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with madly include badly, bradley, gladly, sadly, comradely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bradlee; 1-syllable: badly, bradley; 2-syllable: ungodly, actually. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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