90+ Words that rhyme with wholly
Wholly is a 2-syllable word with 90 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are holy, lowly, goalie. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.
Definition of wholly
- adverb
- to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly'); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a totally new situation"; "the directions were all wrong"; "it was not altogether her fault"; "an altogether new approach"; "a whole new idea"
2 syllables
3 syllables
- unholy
- ravioli
- evilly
- palely
- solely
- vilely
- ideally
- genteelly
- davoli
- consoli
- dascoli
- ercole
- memoli
- minoli
- natoli
- nicoli
- pajoli
- banally
- dercole
- mazzoli
- niccoli
- piccoli
- rispoli
- rissoli
- rizzoli
- fargnoli
- mascioli
- poggioli
- spagnoli
- trimboli
- stromboli
- zeroli
- bertoli
- campoli
- andreoli
- zarroli
- wholely
- supplely
- karoly
- grigoli
- pedroli
- mattioli
- bartoli
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "wholly" in lyrics
See how wholly is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Only the loneliness knows him wholly"
Buck 65 — Corrugated Tin Facade
What do these rhymes mean?
- coolly
- in a composed and unconcerned manner; "without more ado Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed it on
- goalie
- the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse
- holy
- belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power a sacred place of pilgrimage
- lowly
- low or inferior in station or quality; "a humble cottage"; "a lowly parish priest"; "a modest man of the people
- slowly
- without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly'); "he spoke slowly
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "wholly" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like holy, lowly, goalie create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "wholly" 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 wholly?
- Words that rhyme with wholly include: holy, lowly, goalie, coolly, slowly, unholy, agilely, ravioli, guacamole, prole, and 80 more.
- How many syllables does wholly have?
- Wholly has 2 syllables.
- How many words rhyme with wholly?
- There are 90 words that rhyme with wholly: 90 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for wholly in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for wholly in songwriting are holy, lowly, goalie. 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 wholly?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with wholly include holy, lowly, goalie, coolly, slowly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: goalie, ollie; 1-syllable: holy, lowly; 2-syllable: unholy, ravioli. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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