32+ Words that rhyme with ugly

Ugly is a 2-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are smugly, snugly, hungry. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of ugly

adjective
  1. displeasing to the senses; "an ugly face"; "ugly furniture"
  2. inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind"
  3. morally reprehensible; "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar"

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Examples of "ugly" in lyrics

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

  • "Trust me, we can make the scene turn ugly"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Inspectah Deck — Speaking Real Words
  • "She beautiful but be acting like she ugly"
    Aceyalone — Bounce
  • "Funny farm rampage from writing rap for milk money built ugly"
    Aesop Rock — Bracket Basher

What do these rhymes mean?

bubbly
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation; "bubbling champagne
hungry
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
smugly
in a smug manner; "the bureaucrats explained smugly that the facts provided by their own experts show no cause for
snugly
fitting closely; "the vest fit snugly" safely protected
straggly
spreading out in different directions; "sprawling handwriting"; "straggling branches

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "ugly" 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 ugly?
Words that rhyme with ugly include: smugly, snugly, hungry, straggly, bubbly, cuddly, gangly, googly, jingly, singly, and 22 more.
How many syllables does ugly have?
Ugly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with ugly?
There are 32 words that rhyme with ugly: 32 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ugly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ugly in songwriting are smugly, snugly, hungry. 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 ugly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ugly include smugly, snugly, hungry, straggly, bubbly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ugh; 1-syllable: smugly, snugly; 2-syllable: vaguely, abruptly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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