particularly
Americanadverb
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in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially.
He read it with particularly great interest.
- Synonyms:
- specially, exceptionally
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in a particular manner; specifically; individually.
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in detail; minutely.
- Synonyms:
- scrupulously
adverb
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very much; exceptionally
I wasn't particularly successful
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in particular; specifically
pensioners, particularly the less well-off
Related Words
See especially.
Etymology
Origin of particularly
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English. See particular, -ly
Example Sentences
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The renewed attention around his career comes at a time when conversations about labor, dignity, and public perception remain ongoing, particularly in industries where visibility can fluctuate dramatically.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Humanitarian organisation the International Rescue Committee warned on Wednesday that this was a "food security timebomb", particularly for East Africa which relies on fertiliser imports from the Middle East.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Vision problems, particularly nearsightedness, have grown more common among American children.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Foundry, Palantir’s commercial platform, rose from the chaos of the scattered FDE teams, particularly in Europe.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
Reviews of the performance in Forverts devoted paragraphs to the particularly inspired casting of Lewis as the monster Chenya, trapped in Tsvishn Veltn, Between Worlds.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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