17+ Words that rhyme with roughly

Roughly is a 2-syllable word with 17 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are gruffly, awfully, bluffly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of roughly

adverb
  1. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he's about 30 years old"; "I've had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party"
  2. with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly'); "he was pushed roughly aside"; "they treated him rough"
  3. with rough motion as over a rough surface; "ride rough"

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Examples of "roughly" in lyrics

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

  • "Most like it gentle, but some like it roughly"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Godfather — Little Mama's
  • "Not exact, but roughly"
    Molemen f/ MURS & Slug — My Alien Girlfriend

What do these rhymes mean?

awfully
used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry" of a dreadful kind
bluffly
in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly"
briefly
for a short time; "she visited him briefly"; "was briefly associated with IBM" in a concise manner; in a few words
chiefly
for the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies"
gruffly
in a gruff manner; "`No,' he replied gruffly"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "roughly" 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 roughly?
Words that rhyme with roughly include: gruffly, awfully, bluffly, briefly, chiefly, toughly, carefully, beautifully, disgracefully, safely, and 7 more.
How many syllables does roughly have?
Roughly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with roughly?
There are 17 words that rhyme with roughly: 17 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for roughly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for roughly in songwriting are gruffly, awfully, bluffly. 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 roughly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with roughly include gruffly, awfully, bluffly, briefly, chiefly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: gruffly, bluffly; 1-syllable: awfully, safely; 2-syllable: carefully, beautifully. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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