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

Manchester United did not have to play particularly well to beat Crystal Palace on Sunday, and Eagles boss Oliver Glasner moaned afterwards about the club's failure to bring players in over the summer.

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This will be the 14th strike by the doctors' union since March 2023 and is expected to cause significant disruption, particularly in hospitals.

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The Met Office also said strong winds would accompany Monday's heavy rain, particularly in coastal areas.

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City AM's Adam Bloodworth concluded that the show at its core "is actually a fairly analogue musical experience", which sustains its quality "without relying on particularly viral moments, gimmicks or tricks".

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Mr Buchanan said he is particularly worried about how this could impact sheep flocks, like his own.

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Related Words

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