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102+ Words that rhyme with manly

Manly is a 2-syllable word with 102 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are stanley, cleanly, benignly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of manly

adverb
  1. in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man; "having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home"
adjective
  1. possessing qualities befitting a man
  2. characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports"

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "manly" in lyrics

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

  • "And when I come out manly,"
    Akrobatik — Red Sox Freestyle
  • "But I told them muthafuckas not to try to test my manly"
    Krayzie Bone f/ Niko — Street People
  • "Tryin to front because he wanna be manly"
    Sir Mix-A-Lot — You Can Have Her

What do these rhymes mean?

benignly
in a benign manner; "this drug is benignly soporific"
brazenly
in a brazen manner; "he spoke brazenly"
cleanly
in an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall" in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
commonly
under normal conditions; "usually she was late"
stanley
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918) Welsh journalist and explorer who led an

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "manly" 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 manly?
Words that rhyme with manly include: stanley, cleanly, benignly, brazenly, commonly, divinely, certainly, drunkenly, only, wanly, and 92 more.
How many syllables does manly have?
Manly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with manly?
There are 102 words that rhyme with manly: 102 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for manly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for manly in songwriting are stanley, cleanly, benignly. 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 manly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with manly include stanley, cleanly, benignly, brazenly, commonly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ernie; 1-syllable: stanley, cleanly; 2-syllable: benignly, brazenly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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