99+ Words that rhyme with plainly

Plainly is a 2-syllable word with 99 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are mainly, vainly, humanely. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of plainly

adverb
  1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in bed and evidently in great pain"; "he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"; "it is all patently nonsense"; "she has apparently been living here for some time"; "I thought he owned the property, but apparently not"; "You are plainly wrong"; "he is plain stubborn"
  2. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment; "she was dressed plainly"; "they lived very simply"

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Examples of "plainly" in lyrics

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

  • "that's why we, want to state plainly"
    The Cross Movement f/M.O.D — Lord
  • "I brought it to you plainly"
    Grits — Time is Passing
  • "Plainly"
    Little Prince — The Little Prince Song

What do these rhymes mean?

cleanly
in an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall" in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
humanely
in a humane manner; "let's treat the prisoners of war humanely"
mainly
for the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies"
ungainly
lacking grace in movement or posture; "a gawky lad with long ungainly legs"; "clumsy fingers
vainly
to no avail; "he looked for her in vain"; "the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "plainly" 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 plainly?
Words that rhyme with plainly include: mainly, vainly, humanely, ungainly, cleanly, benignly, brazenly, commonly, divinely, certainly, and 89 more.
How many syllables does plainly have?
Plainly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with plainly?
There are 99 words that rhyme with plainly: 99 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for plainly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for plainly in songwriting are mainly, vainly, humanely. 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 plainly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with plainly include mainly, vainly, humanely, ungainly, cleanly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ernie; 1-syllable: mainly, vainly; 2-syllable: ungainly, benignly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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