Words that rhyme with openly
Openly is a 3-syllable word with 93 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are benignly, brazenly, certainly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of openly
- adverb
- in an open way; "he openly flaunted his affection for his sister"
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
- benignly
- brazenly
- certainly
- commonly
- drunkenly
- evenly
- finely
- forlornly
- heavenly
- humanly
- lonely
- maidenly
- malignly
- matronly
- rottenly
- sanely
- slatternly
- slovenly
- stubbornly
- suddenly
- sullenly
- ungainly
- unmanly
- wantonly
- womanly
- woodenly
- osmanli
- uncleanly
- christianly
- brokenly
- condignly
- cravenly
- frozenly
- goldenly
- leadenly
- yeomanly
- pronely
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "openly" in lyrics
See how openly is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"I spit it like peace and let me tell you openly"
Darkim Be Allah f/ Bitter Knight, K-Bar Allah, Supreme Just — 4 Directions -
"I'll firmly lead my household and display emotions openly"
Mars ILL — Alpha Male -
"Ain't trying to show no love openly"
Reflection Eternal and Soulive — Bridge to Bama (Hi-Tek Remix)
What do these rhymes mean?
- benignly
- in a benign manner; "this drug is benignly soporific"
- brazenly
- in a brazen manner; "he spoke brazenly"
- certainly
- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely'); "the results are surely encouraging
- 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"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "openly" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like benignly, brazenly, certainly create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "openly" 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.