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52+ Words that rhyme with modesty

Modesty is a 3-syllable word with 52 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are busty, dusty, fusty. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of modesty

noun
  1. freedom from vanity or conceit
  2. formality and propriety of manner

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "modesty" in lyrics

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

  • "Honestly what bothers me is modern people's constant need of modesty,"
    Jesse Abraham f/ Blu — Words Past the Margin
  • "because its got to be vain so I adopted modesty"
    Mars ILL — Under the Sun
  • "Because the truth need no modesty"
    Sauce Money — Against The Grain

What do these rhymes mean?

busty
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves; "Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
dusty
covered with a layer of dust; "a dusty pile of books" lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
fusty
stale and unclean smelling old-fashioned and out of date
gusty
blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts; "puffy off-shore winds"; "gusty winds "
hasty
excessively quick; "made a hasty exit

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "modesty" 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 modesty?
Words that rhyme with modesty include: busty, dusty, fusty, gusty, hasty, lusty, misty, musty, nasty, pasty, and 42 more.
How many syllables does modesty have?
Modesty has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with modesty?
There are 52 words that rhyme with modesty: 52 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for modesty in a song?
The strongest rhymes for modesty in songwriting are busty, dusty, fusty. 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 modesty?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with modesty include busty, dusty, fusty, gusty, hasty. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: postie, beastie; 1-syllable: busty, dusty; 2-syllable: amnesty, dynasty. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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