leery

/ˈlɪəɹi/adj
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1

Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

2

Sly; artful; knowing.

3

Leering; lecherous or unpleasant.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

earyeriejirisiritearycheerydrearywiryamiribeary

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

lablacladlailaklallamlanlaolap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bibbicbigbilbinbipbisbitbuicid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aaaflorlaraloarlureuralcrawllarvareplypatrol
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