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37+ Words that rhyme with shapely

Shapely is a 3-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are damply, deeply, cheaply. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of shapely

adjective
  1. having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape; "a slim waist and shapely legs"

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "shapely" in lyrics

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

  • "Daisy, oh you're so shapely"
    Ugly Duckling — Daisy

What do these rhymes mean?

amply
to an ample degree or in an ample manner; "these voices were amply represented"; "we benefited richly" sufficiently
cheaply
in a stingy manner; "their rich uncle treated them rather chintzily" in a cheap manner
crisply
in a well delineated manner; "the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined"
damply
in a damp manner; "a scarf was tied round her head but the rebellious curl had escaped and hung damply over her left
deeply
to a great depth psychologically; "They felt the loss deeply" to a great depth;far down; "dived deeply"; "dug deep"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "shapely" 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 shapely?
Words that rhyme with shapely include: damply, deeply, cheaply, crisply, amply, ably, aptly, badly, haply, copley, and 27 more.
How many syllables does shapely have?
Shapely has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with shapely?
There are 37 words that rhyme with shapely: 37 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shapely in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shapely in songwriting are damply, deeply, cheaply. 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 shapely?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shapely include damply, deeply, cheaply, crisply, amply. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: damply, deeply; 1-syllable: ripely, panoply; 2-syllable: unshapely, principally. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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