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

This reversal is particularly stark in the United States. —Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025

Hitler and his second in command, Hermann Goering, were particularly passionate about collecting 17th-century Dutch art, especially Rembrandts and Vermeers. —Nina Siegal, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025

For the Lakers, 46-30 after the Golden State loss and before playing New Orleans in a back-to-back on Friday night, the possibility of starting at home is particularly enticing. —Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025

Pairing mindfulness with your pre-sleep routine can be particularly effective in calming an overactive mind, although meditating first thing in the morning is helpful, too. 5. —Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 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