91+ Words that rhyme with softly

Softly is a 2-syllable word with 91 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are costly, awfully, daftly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of softly

adverb
  1. with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"
  2. in a manner that is pleasing to the senses; "she smiled softly"
  3. with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"

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Examples of "softly" in lyrics

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

  • "With my syllables I'm killin' you, but never softly"
    Afu-Ra — Whirlwind Thru Cities
  • "Truly the Ruger will kill you softly"
    Noyd f/ Havoc (Mobb Deep) — Air it Out
  • "The marvelous, starvenous, verbal novelist, killin 'em softly"
    Blackalicious f/ Lifesavas — Your Move

What do these rhymes mean?

awfully
used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry" of a dreadful kind
beastly
in a beastly manner; "she behaved beastly toward her mother-in-law" very unpleasant; "hellish weather
costly
entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won victory" having a high price; "costly jewelry
daftly
in a mildly insane manner; "the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily"
deftly
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner; "dextrously he untied the knots" in a deft manner

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "softly" 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 softly?
Words that rhyme with softly include: costly, awfully, daftly, deftly, beastly, chastely, christly, coherently, differently, dishonestly, and 81 more.
How many syllables does softly have?
Softly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with softly?
There are 91 words that rhyme with softly: 91 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for softly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for softly in songwriting are costly, awfully, daftly. 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 softly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with softly include costly, awfully, daftly, deftly, beastly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: costly, daftly; 1-syllable: awfully, chastely; 2-syllable: coherently, differently. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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