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

Advertisement Mass deportations could hit California’s labor market particularly hard because it’s already constrained by shortages in some areas. —Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025

More of his alley-oops turn into layups than any other center’s — and he’s become particularly crafty at them. —Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025

McDonald’s management skipped Q4 guidance, shifting investor focus to same-store sales growth, particularly internationally. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

Black Chicago physician Arthur Falls was particularly influential in this effort. —Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Jan. 2025

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