Words that rhyme with strictly
Strictly is a 2-syllable word with 269 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are basically, abjectly, abruptly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of strictly
adverb
- restricted to something; "we talked strictly business"
- in a stringent manner; "the laws are stringently enforced"; "stringently controlled"
- in a rigorous manner; "he had been trained rigorously by the monks"
1 syllable
2 syllables
- aptly
- brightly
- courtly
- fitly
- fleetly
- hotly
- lightly
- motley
- neatly
- nightly
- partly
- pertly
- portly
- promptly
- quietly
- rightly
- shortly
- slightly
- smartly
- sprightly
- stoutly
- subtly
- sweetly
- tartly
- tautly
- tightly
- sightly
- knightly
- wheatley
- hartley
- fatly
- raptly
- wetly
- meetly
- straightly
- straitly
- squatly
- utley
- whitley
- tetley
3 syllables
- abjectly
- abruptly
- abstractly
- adroitly
- alertly
- compactly
- correctly
- corruptly
- covertly
- cutely
- devoutly
- directly
- discreetly
- distinctly
- erectly
- exactly
- expertly
- forthrightly
- fortnightly
- ineptly
- lately
- mutely
- overtly
- perfectly
- secretly
- stately
- succinctly
- tritely
- unsightly
- uprightly
- adeptly
- inaptly
- inertly
- stalwartly
- uncourtly
- whitely
- whiteley
- golightly
4 syllables
- basically
- acutely
- astutely
- caustically
- chronically
- circumspectly
- classically
- completely
- concretely
- contritely
- cryptically
- drastically
- explicitly
- finitely
- illicitly
- imperfectly
- implicitly
- incorrectly
- indirectly
- indiscreetly
- indistinctly
- inexactly
- inexpertly
- innately
- irately
- minutely
- ornately
- politely
- privately
- remotely
- sedately
- archaically
- civically
- cognately
- cosmically
- discretely
- inchoately
- nondescriptly
5 syllables
- absolutely
- accurately
- acoustically
- adequately
- aesthetically
- algebraically
- alternately
- altruistically
- angelically
- appropriately
- artistically
- ascetically
- authentically
- biologically
- bombastically
- definitely
- delicately
- desolately
- desperately
- diabolically
- diametrically
- didactically
- dissolutely
- domestically
- dramatically
- eruditely
- exquisitely
- fortunately
- immediately
- impolitely
- incompletely
- infinitely
- insensately
- intimately
- intricately
- moderately
- obdurately
- obstinately
- oppositely
- passionately
- profligately
- resolutely
- separately
- temperately
- ultimately
- cosmetically
- digitately
- anarchically
- aerobically
- appositely
- aseptically
- asthmatically
- athletically
- atomically
- barbarically
- cephalically
- compositely
- consummately
- corporately
- cylindrically
- despotically
- diagnostically
- dietetically
- disparately
- inviolately
- literately
- proximately
- reconditely
6 syllables
- academically
- affectionately
- allegorically
- alphabetically
- analytically
- anatomically
- antithetically
- apathetically
- approximately
- arithmetically
- articulately
- astronomically
- asymmetrically
- autocratically
- automatically
- axiomatically
- bureaucratically
- catalytically
- categorically
- chronologically
- compassionately
- considerately
- cryptographically
- deliberately
- democratically
- diagrammatically
- diplomatically
- disconsolately
- dispassionately
- elaborately
- extortionately
- immaculately
- immoderately
- importunately
- inaccurately
- inadequately
- inappropriately
- indefinitely
- inordinately
- intemperately
- intermediately
- irresolutely
- legitimately
- precipitately
- proportionately
- unfortunately
- acrobatically
- aeronautically
- alcoholically
- antiseptically
- aphoristically
- apoplectically
- archaeologically
- aromatically
- astronautically
- barometrically
- bibliographically
- chauvinistically
- choreographically
- cinematically
- commensurately
- communistically
- degenerately
- demographically
- determinately
- illiterately
- inanimately
- inappositely
- indelicately
- inveterately
- predominately
- subordinately
Examples of "strictly" in lyrics
See how strictly is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"To circle suns via folklore pollutants to rhyme strictly"
Aesop Rock — Big Bang -
"Communicatin cool with them country folk, strictly"
Bubba Sparxxx f/ Duddy Ken — Take'm to the Water -
"Straight ballin, big up New Haven, where I roll strictly"
Chris Lowe f/ PMD — Buckwhylin'
What do these rhymes mean?
- abjectly
- in a hopeless resigned manner; "she shrugged her shoulders abjectly"
- abruptly
- quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly"
- absolutely
- completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers; "an absolutely magnificent painting
- abstractly
- in abstract terms
- basically
- in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature; "He is basically dishonest
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "strictly" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like basically, abjectly, abruptly create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "strictly" 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.