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

On the other hand, the growing demand for aid could strain already tight budgets, particularly for smaller colleges with limited endowments. —Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

This shift is particularly pronounced among Hispanic and Black American applicants, who now represent more of the applicant pool than ever. —Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

Until recently, the best solution was to apply painter's tape to the glass—a particularly time-consuming undertaking. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025

There was a buzz around the dressing room about how crucial a win like this could be, particularly given the recent losses. —Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing particularly

• not particularly

Rhymes for particularly

• perpendicularly

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