20+ Words that rhyme with smiley

Smiley is a 2-syllable word with 20 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are riley, shyly, highly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of smiley

noun
  1. an emoticon of a smiling face

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1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "smiley" in lyrics

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

  • "T-Whirl, Mad Eye, Tiny L and even Smiley"
    Damu Ridas (Bloods) — Why Must I Be Like That
  • "Detroit's most wanted, K-Ice and Maistro and Smiley"
    Esham — Back in Da Day
  • "Dudes love to hear the word L-O-L and a smiley"
    Kida f/ Busta Rhymes, Crooked I, Jay Rock, Kurupt, Little Brother, Talib Kweli, Willie B — Holla! (Remix)

What do these rhymes mean?

highly
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect; "highly successful"; "He spoke highly of her
riley
United States poet (1849-1916)
shyly
in a shy or timid or bashful manner; "he smiled shyly"
wily
wryly
in a wry manner; "`I see,' he commented wryly"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "smiley" 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 smiley?
Words that rhyme with smiley include: riley, shyly, highly, wily, wryly, slyly, drily, dryly, kiley, kylie, and 10 more.
How many syllables does smiley have?
Smiley has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with smiley?
There are 20 words that rhyme with smiley: 20 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for smiley in a song?
The strongest rhymes for smiley in songwriting are riley, shyly, highly. 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 smiley?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with smiley include riley, shyly, highly, wily, wryly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: kylie; 1-syllable: riley, shyly; 2-syllable: virile, oriley. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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