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11+ Words that rhyme with painstakingly

Painstakingly is a 4-syllable word with 11 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are jokingly, mockingly, shockingly. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of painstakingly

adverb
  1. in a fastidious and painstaking manner; "it is almost a waste of time painstakingly to learn the routines of selling"

3 syllables

4 syllables

What do these rhymes mean?

jokingly
in jest; "I asked him jokingly whether he thought he could drive the Calcutta-Peshawar express" not seriously
mockingly
in a disrespectful jeering manner in a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively"
provokingly
in a provocative manner; "`Try it,' he said provocatively"
shockingly
extremely; "teachers were shockingly underpaid" so as to shock the feelings
strikingly
in a striking manner; "this was strikingly demonstrated"; "the evidence was strikingly absent"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "painstakingly" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with painstakingly?
Words that rhyme with painstakingly include: jokingly, mockingly, shockingly, strikingly, provokingly, rollickingly, unblinkingly, unthinkingly, achingly, clankingly, and 1 more.
How many syllables does painstakingly have?
Painstakingly has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with painstakingly?
There are 11 words that rhyme with painstakingly: 11 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for painstakingly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for painstakingly in songwriting are jokingly, mockingly, shockingly. 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 painstakingly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with painstakingly include jokingly, mockingly, shockingly, strikingly, provokingly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: jokingly, mockingly; 1-syllable: provokingly, rollickingly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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