particularly

adverb

par·​tic·​u·​lar·​ly pər-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē 

pə-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē,

-ˈti-kyə-lə-lē;

-ˈti-k(ə-)lē 

 also  pär-

1

: in a particular manner : in detail

2

: to an unusual degree

a particularly dry summer

particularly stormy weather

3

: in particular : specifically

The tools were useful, particularly the knife.

Synonyms

• especially
• specifically

Examples of particularly in a Sentence

Pay particularly close attention to the second paragraph.

all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time

Recent Examples on the Web

Patel has proven to be a controversial choice to lead the agency, particularly among those concerned about comments mirroring Trump’s calls for retribution. —Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024

It is renowned for its golden-white color and is particularly noted for its use in ancient Greek architecture and sculpture. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

Importantly, this research focuses not only on clinical or extreme narcissism, but also non-clinical or adaptive narcissism, which is far more common among successful managers, particularly in the corporate and political worlds. —Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Over the past few seasons, Coach’s profile has grown, particularly among younger shoppers, and the Brooklyn bag—a leather hobo that comes in at under $500—is emblematic of that success. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing particularly

• not particularly

Kids Definition

particularly

adverb

par·​tic·​u·​lar·​ly pə(r)-ˈtik-yə-(lər-)lē  -yə-lə-lē 

pə(r)-ˈtik-(ə-)lē

1

: in a particular manner

2

: to an unusual degree : especially