84+ Words that rhyme with poorly

Poorly is a 2-syllable word with 84 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are demurely, bubbly, dourly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of poorly

adverb
  1. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well; "he was ill prepared"; "it ill befits a man to betray old friends"; "the car runs badly"; "he performed badly on the exam"; "the team played poorly"; "ill-fitting clothes"; "an ill- conceived plan"
adjective
  1. somewhat ill or prone to illness; "my poor ailing grandmother"; "feeling a bit indisposed today"; "you look a little peaked"; "feeling poorly"; "a sickly child"; "is unwell and can't come to work"

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Examples of "poorly" in lyrics

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

  • "Crook you're shook you started poorly"
    Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters
  • "may I not call in vain and poorly"
    Aztlan Underground — War Flowers
  • "Goin through tracks and flowin through raps poorly"
    Breeze — Watch the Hook

What do these rhymes mean?

bubbly
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation; "bubbling champagne
cruelly
excessively; "a cruelly bitter winter" with cruelty; "he treated his students cruelly"
demurely
in a demure manner; "the army girl, tall and demurely pretty, threw a quick side-glance at her"
dourly
in a sullen manner; "he sat in his chair dourly"
purely
restricted to something; "we talked strictly business"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "poorly" 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 poorly?
Words that rhyme with poorly include: demurely, bubbly, dourly, cruelly, purely, surely, securely, prematurely, cybele, hourly, and 74 more.
How many syllables does poorly have?
Poorly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with poorly?
There are 84 words that rhyme with poorly: 84 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for poorly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for poorly in songwriting are demurely, bubbly, dourly. 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 poorly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with poorly include demurely, bubbly, dourly, cruelly, purely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bubbly, dourly; 1-syllable: purely, surely; 2-syllable: demurely, securely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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