particularly

[per-tik-yuh-ler-lee, puh-tik-]

adverb

1. in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially.

   He read it with particularly great interest.

   Synonyms: specially, exceptionally

2. in a particular manner; specifically; individually.

3. in detail; minutely.

   Synonyms: scrupulously

particularly

/ pəˈtɪkjʊləlɪ /

adverb

1. very much; exceptionally

   I wasn't particularly successful

2. in particular; specifically

   pensioners, particularly the less well-off

Word History and Origins

Origin of particularly¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English. See particular, -ly

Synonym Study

See especially.

Example Sentences

At the same time, smaller regional airports might also be particularly problematic, according to Funk.

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It wouldn’t hurt to make plans for both eventualities, and particularly for your full recovery and re-entry into the world.

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That’s particularly troubling considering how the team’s defense, long the franchise’s strength, had been performing.

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That was particularly jarring considering that Barkley was the foundation of Philadelphia’s attack during last season’s title run.

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For all of the taunting, though, the American home support hasn’t been particularly effective.

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