89+ Words that rhyme with modestly

Modestly is a 3-syllable word with 89 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are costly, daftly, deftly. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of modestly

adverb
  1. with modesty; in a modest manner; "the dissertation was entitled, modestly, `Remarks about a play by Shakespeare'"

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Examples of "modestly" in lyrics

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

  • "Papa Bear, Papa Bear, to put it modestly"
    Digital Underground — Blind Mice
  • "I grew up in poverty, eatin commodity, tried to carry myself modestly"
    Ghetto Commission f/ Mr. Serv-On — Trying to Make It
  • "And honestly, I could probably forgive if it was modestly"
    Jimmy P. — Nuisance

What do these rhymes mean?

costly
entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won victory" having a high price; "costly jewelry
daftly
in a mildly insane manner; "the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily"
deftly
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner; "dextrously he untied the knots" in a deft manner
justly
with honesty; "he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time" in accordance with moral or social standards
lastly
the item at the end; "last, I'll discuss family values"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "modestly" 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 modestly?
Words that rhyme with modestly include: costly, daftly, deftly, justly, lastly, mostly, softly, vastly, beastly, firstly, and 79 more.
How many syllables does modestly have?
Modestly has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with modestly?
There are 89 words that rhyme with modestly: 89 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for modestly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for modestly in songwriting are costly, daftly, deftly. 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 modestly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with modestly include costly, daftly, deftly, justly, lastly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: costly, daftly; 1-syllable: chastely, deucedly; 2-syllable: opulently, coherently. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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