36+ Words that rhyme with sadly

Sadly is a 2-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ably, actually, aptly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of sadly

adverb
  1. in an unfortunate way; "sadly he died before he could see his grandchild"
  2. with sadness; in a sad manner; "`She died last night,' he said sadly"
  3. in an unfortunate or deplorable manner; "he was sadly neglected"; "it was woefully inadequate"

Examples of "sadly" in lyrics

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

  • "Karma you know my rap sheet sadly"
    Kam Moye (Supastition) f/ Ayah, Phonte — Hello Karma
  • "Me and him on, but now I'm feeling sadly"
    Mr. 3-2 f/ Marilyn — My Daddy (R.I.P.)
  • "Past the last day sadly"
    Reef the Lost Cauze vs Guns-N-Butter f/ Akir, K-Beta — Bosses

What do these rhymes mean?

ably
with competence; in a competent capable manner; "they worked competently"
actually
in actual fact; "to be nominally but not actually independent"; "no one actually saw the shark
aptly
with competence; in a competent capable manner; "they worked competently"
badly
to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured
comradely
heartily friendly and congenial

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "sadly" 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.

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