Words that rhyme with ugly

Ugly is a 2-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are hungry, straggly, abruptly. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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"

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?

abruptly
quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly"
bubbly
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation; "bubbling champagne
corruptly
in a corrupt manner
hungry
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
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 hungry, straggly, abruptly 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.

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