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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
  1. 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"

1 syllable

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "wholly" in lyrics

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

  • "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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