Rhyme Dictionary

Rhymes with “Likely

58 rhyming words found

🎯 Perfect Rhymes for "Likely"

8 words

These words rhyme exactly with "likely" — same ending sound.

WordSyllablesTypeDefinition
unlikely3nounNot likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
like lee2
mike lee2Michael Riley Lee (born June 11, 1983) is an American professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in bull riding.
mike leigh2Mike Leigh (born 20 February 1943) is an English writer-director with a career spanning film, theatre and television.
reichley2noun
spike lee2Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author.
strike lee2
unlike lee3

🎵 Near Rhymes for "Likely"

50 words

These words don't rhyme perfectly but share a similar sound — great for slant rhyme and song lyrics.

WordSyllablesTypeDefinition
wily2Sly, cunning, full of tricks.
sprightly2Animated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited.
feisty2Tenacious, energetic, spunky.
idly2nounIn an idle manner. [from 14th c.]
wryly2In a wry or sarcastic manner; ironically.
unsightly3Displeasing to the eye.
slyly2In a sly manner, cunningly.
spicy2Of a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
mighty2nounVery strong; possessing might.
lightly2In a light manner.
dryly2In a dry manner.
sightly2Attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing.
timely2Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
slightly2(degree) To a small extent or degree.
knightly2Befitting a knight; formally courteous (as a knight); chivalrous, gallant and courtly.
concisely3In a concise manner, briefly, without excessive length.
spritely2In a manner reminiscent of a sprite.
nightly2nounPerforming, occurring, or taking place every night.
precisely3(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.
ripely2maturely; at the suitable time
smiley2nounA simplified representation of a smiling face.
rightly2In a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
tightly2In a tight manner.
finely2In a fine, handsome or attractive way; very well.
spiky2Having one or more spikes; spiny.
widely2(figurative) Commonly; generally; to a great degree.
shyly2In a shy manner.
politely3in a polite manner
highly2Extremely; greatly; very much.
nicely2nounPleasantly; satisfactorily.
wifely2Of, befitting, pertaining to, or characteristic of a wife or wives.
brightly2In a bright manner.
riley2noun(countable) A unisex given name.
primely2Primarily.
dry-clean2verbAlternative spelling of dry clean. [To clean clothes or other fabrics through a process that uses solvents and specialized equipment instead of using water.]
mikey2nounA diminutive of the male given name Michael.
hinely2noun
icy2nounPertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty.
isley2nounA surname.
ivy2nounAny of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.
lively2nounFull of life; energetic, vivacious.
miley2nounA female given name.
nike2noun(usually in the plural) An athletic shoe or other piece of athletic gear produced or licensed by athletic brand Nike.
pikey2noun(UK, Ireland, ethnic slur, offensive) An itinerant person, especially one of Romani or Irish Traveller heritage.
pricey2noun(informal) Expensive, dear.
psyche2nounThe human soul, mind, or spirit.
stitely2nounA surname from German.
whitely2nounIn a white manner.
wiley2nounA statutory town in Prowers County, Colorado, United States.
wisely2nounIn a wise manner; using good judgement.

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