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

Her stories explore all aspects of consumer technology, particularly mobile devices, cybersecurity, health and fitness.

From The Wall Street Journal

For some—particularly small businesses—tariffs have raised costs, making it more difficult to take on new employees.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That’s definitely where I see people struggling,” particularly to afford a house, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, the models pointed to other factors as far more influential, particularly breeding success and the survival of juvenile penguins.

From Science Daily

Some have asked why they cannot be seized under laws meant to prevent homes standing empty or becoming uninhabitable -- particularly in a city with a housing shortage.

From Barron's

Related Words

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