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

Minister Bartlett emphasized the importance of building human capital, particularly among young people, to sustain this economic growth. —Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

That said, there's a particularly compelling Edgar Allen Poe-style device towards the film's end with passive implications for the central players. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 May 2025

That family of beetles is particularly damaging to crops like potatoes and cereal grains. —Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2025

His story is a call to action for anyone, particularly those from marginalized communities, who seek freedom. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 May 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