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

However, the second entry wasn’t particularly well-received by critics and its worldwide box office fell well short of its predecessor.

From Los Angeles Times

Physicians have long questioned the study’s design, particularly in regards to the age of the women enrolled in the trial.

From MarketWatch

She announced her priority would be to fight crime, arguing that London "is no longer safe" particularly for women, and attacking Khan's policies.

From Barron's

Warner’s board unanimously decided Paramount’s latest offer “remains inadequate particularly given the insufficient value it would provide.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In California, for example, those deadlines are particularly short and, experts say, rigorously enforced.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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