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56+ Words that rhyme with timely

Timely is a 3-syllable word with 56 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are untimely, dimly, calmly. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of timely

adverb
  1. at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos"
adjective
  1. before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return"
  2. done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed"

2 syllables

3 syllables

6 syllables

Examples of "timely" in lyrics

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

  • "My eyes rolled like a zombie, my life started seemin' timely"
    Mac — Cops and Robbers
  • "Demand that our decisions be timely"
    Saul Williams — Om Nia American

What do these rhymes mean?

calmly
with self-possession (especially in times of stress); "he spoke calmly to the rioting students" in a sedate manner
comely
according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior
dimly
in a dim indistinct manner; "we perceived the change only dimly" in a manner lacking interest or vitality
dumbly
in a stupid manner; "he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone" in an inarticulate
untimely
too soon; in a premature manner; "I spoke prematurely" badly timed; "an ill-timed intervention

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "timely" 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 timely?
Words that rhyme with timely include: untimely, dimly, calmly, comely, dumbly, family, firmly, gamely, glumly, grimly, and 46 more.
How many syllables does timely have?
Timely has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with timely?
There are 56 words that rhyme with timely: 56 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for timely in a song?
The strongest rhymes for timely in songwriting are untimely, dimly, calmly. 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 timely?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with timely include untimely, dimly, calmly, comely, dumbly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dimly, calmly; 1-syllable: comely, family; 2-syllable: untimely, extremely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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