118+ Words that rhyme with mostly

Mostly is a 2-syllable word with 118 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are closely, morosely, beastly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of mostly

adverb
  1. in large part; mainly or chiefly; "These accounts are largely inactive"
  2. usually; as a rule; "by and large it doesn't rain much here"

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Examples of "mostly" in lyrics

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

  • "Burn burn em mostly"
    Aesop Rock — Shovel
  • "I flow slowly with metallic winds of alloy always holdin mostly"
    Atoms Family — Oceans of Confusion
  • "Entertain but drop gems mostly"
    Dilated Peoples — Neighborhood Watch

What do these rhymes mean?

beastly
in a beastly manner; "she behaved beastly toward her mother-in-law" very unpleasant; "hellish weather
closely
in a close relation or position in time or space; "the onsets were closely timed"; "houses set closely together
costly
entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won victory" having a high price; "costly jewelry
laxly
in a permissively lenient manner; "he felt incensed that Tarrant should have been treated so leniently given his crime"
morosely
in a morose manner; "he fell morosely on the bed"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "mostly" 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 mostly?
Words that rhyme with mostly include: closely, morosely, beastly, laxly, costly, daftly, deftly, densely, falsely, grossly, and 108 more.
How many syllables does mostly have?
Mostly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with mostly?
There are 118 words that rhyme with mostly: 118 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mostly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mostly in songwriting are closely, morosely, beastly. 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 mostly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mostly include closely, morosely, beastly, laxly, costly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: beastly, laxly; 1-syllable: closely, densely; 2-syllable: morosely, jocosely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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