particularly

American  

[per-tik-yuh-ler-lee, puh-tik-] / pərˈtɪk yə lər li, pəˈtɪk- /

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

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particularly British  

/ pəˈtɪkjʊləlɪ /

adverb

1. very much; exceptionally

   I wasn't particularly successful

2. in particular; specifically

   pensioners, particularly the less well-off

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Related Words

See especially.

Etymology

Origin of particularly

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

Example Sentences

“We know that, particularly with the HPV vaccine, the evidence is accumulating all the time about the value of this vaccine and how effective it is in preventing cancer.”

From Salon

One trend that particularly alarms Milburn is the number of young people who are economically inactive.

From BBC

A recent statement from the Nigerian presidency struck a conciliatory tone, mentioning the need to protect "vulnerable populations in Nigeria, particularly Christian communities."

From Barron's

Gabonese star Bouanga looked particularly dangerous, playing through Son for an early one-on-one.

From Barron's

Investors quickly saw AI agents as a threat to software publishers, particularly those serving businesses.

From Barron's

Related Words

• especially
• exceptionally
• notably
• principally
• specially
• surprisingly
• unusually