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

Searching for these creatures is both an adventure and an exercise in supporting conservation, particularly in Borneo, where palm oil plantations have replaced large areas of rainforest. —Mihir Zaveri, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025

The series picks up in the past as summer arrives after a particularly grueling winter in the wilderness. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025

That’s because of all the shoes currently in style, flats are particularly relevant. —Mayte Salido, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025

Focus areas: Interest rates and FX influencing working capital or cash decisions and current events demonstrating direction on labor costs (particularly when hiring immigrants), inflation, tariffs, global trade and so on. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing particularly

• not particularly

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