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 of particularly

• especially

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

As advertised, Swanson remains a peak defender, and his offensive production can be particularly streaky. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 June 2026

Those questions continue to surface in post-match press conferences, particularly after high-profile matches against Ukrainians such as Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk. —Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026

While such ceremonies typically commence in courthouses, the fair’s International Bazaar offers a uniquely Minnesotan backdrop—and one that particularly resonates in today’s fraught immigration climate. —Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods. —Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026

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