Words that rhyme with ostensibly
Ostensibly is a 4-syllable word with 50 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are excusably, feasibly, flexibly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of ostensibly
- adverb
- from appearances alone; "irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land"; "the child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned"; "had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it"-Thomas Hardy; "on the face of it the problem seems minor"
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Examples of "ostensibly" in lyrics
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What do these rhymes mean?
- excusably
- in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree; "he was excusably late"
- feasibly
- in a practicable manner; so as to be feasible
- flexibly
- with flexibility; "`Come whenever you are free,' he said flexibly"
- forcibly
- in a forcible manner; "keep in mind the dangers of imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly"
- implausibly
- not easy to believe; "behind you the coastal hills plunge to the incredibly blue sea backed by the Turkish mountains"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "ostensibly" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like excusably, feasibly, flexibly create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "ostensibly" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.