Particularly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈtɪkjələli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Particularly is an adverb meaning (focus) Especially, extremely.
Meaning
(focus) Especially, extremely.
More Meanings
- (degree) To a great extent.
- Specifically, uniquely or individually.
- In detail; with regard to particulars.
- (dated) In a particular manner; fussily.
Example Sentences
The apéritifs were particularly stimulating.
He, rather too particularly perhaps, avoids public company, and is the very reverse of a bon vivant.
We made an odd party before the arrival of the Ten, particularly when the Celebrity dropped in for lunch or dinner.
'That is quite right,' agreed Myra. 'We allow the milkman to come in at the front gate and go to the side door, to save him carrying his can right round the other way. No one else came; I asked Chloe particularly.'
Synonyms for particularly
Depending on context, synonyms include primarily, exceedingly, detailly, thoroughly, exacting, fastidiously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include especially, specially, peculiarly, namely, precisely, exactly.
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