23+ Words that rhyme with scarcely

Scarcely is a 3-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fiercely, crossly, coarsely. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of scarcely

adverb
  1. only a very short time before; "they could barely hear the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being hit"; "had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open"; "would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave"- W.B.Yeats
  2. almost not; "he hardly ever goes fishing"; "he was hardly more than sixteen years old"; "they scarcely ever used the emergency generator"

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What do these rhymes mean?

coarsely
in coarse pieces; "the surfaces were coarsely granular"
concisely
in a concise manner; in a few words; "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly
crossly
in an ill-natured manner; "she looked at her husband crossly"
fiercely
in a physically fierce manner; "silence broken by dogs barking ferociously
nicely
in a nice way; "a nicely painted house"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "scarcely" has 3 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 scarcely?
Words that rhyme with scarcely include: fiercely, crossly, coarsely, concisely, nicely, wesley, loosely, parsley, hoarsely, obtusely, and 13 more.
How many syllables does scarcely have?
Scarcely has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with scarcely?
There are 23 words that rhyme with scarcely: 23 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for scarcely in a song?
The strongest rhymes for scarcely in songwriting are fiercely, crossly, coarsely. 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 scarcely?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with scarcely include fiercely, crossly, coarsely, concisely, nicely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: crossly, wesley; 1-syllable: fiercely, coarsely; 2-syllable: concisely, obtusely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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