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

The poverty rate has been declining locally and statewide over the years as wages have increased, particularly for low-income workers, but saw an uptick in 2020, 2021 and 2022. —Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024

Circulation issues and swelling Poor circulation becomes more common with age, particularly for women who sit or stand for long periods. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024

Snoozing is a kinder, gentler way to wake up, particularly for night owls. —Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 24 Oct. 2024

Burchard’s remarks proved particularly problematic for Blaine in New York, where Blaine’s managers believed voters would decide the election. —Robert B. Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 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