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
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Example Sentences
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 The case has much broader implications at a time when the Supreme Court has looked especially favorably on religious freedom claims, particularly in the context of education. 
John Fritze, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 People from all over the country, particularly in the Northeast, travel to the region to see the picturesque, vibrant fall foliage. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 From our vantage point, the affordability medicine needed for many housing markets is double-digit price declines, particularly in the new home market. Rick Palacios, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Penalties and mistakes – particularly in the fourth quarter – didn't help either. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Blue-green algae are a naturally occurring form of bacteria in bodies of water that sometimes release harmful chemicals, particularly in the hotter months. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 The findings —which are a statistical estimation — come at a crucial time in a region where homelessness and housing affordability have become pressing issues particularly in Los Angeles, where voters will soon elect a new mayor. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The technology could provide vital resources to underserved communities, particularly in emergency response situations. Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022 The lawsuit includes a collection of photographs that show sidewalks completely blocked by tents and personal items, particularly in Old Town, the Pearl District, the Lloyd District and the Central Eastside Industrial District. oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 See More
John Fritze, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 People from all over the country, particularly in the Northeast, travel to the region to see the picturesque, vibrant fall foliage. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 From our vantage point, the affordability medicine needed for many housing markets is double-digit price declines, particularly in the new home market. Rick Palacios, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Penalties and mistakes – particularly in the fourth quarter – didn't help either. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Blue-green algae are a naturally occurring form of bacteria in bodies of water that sometimes release harmful chemicals, particularly in the hotter months. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 The findings —which are a statistical estimation — come at a crucial time in a region where homelessness and housing affordability have become pressing issues particularly in Los Angeles, where voters will soon elect a new mayor. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The technology could provide vital resources to underserved communities, particularly in emergency response situations. Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022 The lawsuit includes a collection of photographs that show sidewalks completely blocked by tents and personal items, particularly in Old Town, the Pearl District, the Lloyd District and the Central Eastside Industrial District. oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing particularly
particularly
adverb
1
as in especially
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- especially
- specifically
- in particular
- personally
- in especial
- individually
- selectively
- restrictively
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- generally
- widely
- broadly
2
as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail she complained particularly about the suggestion that she make a greater effort to consider other viewpoints Synonyms & Similar Words
- especially
- notably
- specifically
- specially
- in particular
- expressly
- concretely
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- generally
- mostly
- mainly
- primarily
- principally
- largely
- chiefly
- predominantly
- substantially
- basically
- altogether
- overall
- by and large
3
as in extremely
to a great degree a particularly good explanation Synonyms & Similar Words
- extremely
- very
- terribly
- incredibly
- too
- highly
- so
- really
- that
- especially
- damned
- damn
- badly
- seriously
- desperately
- severely
- far
- most
- intensely
- much
- super
- greatly
- heavily
- jolly
- wildly
- exceptionally
- such
- real
- full
- awfully
- specially
- immensely
- fiercely
- exceedingly
- hugely
- way
- uncommonly
- vitally
- mighty
- fantastically
- supremely
- absolutely
- awful
- exceeding
- fabulously
- frightfully
- enormously
- good and
- remarkably
- extra
- eminently
- a lot
- totally
- thoroughly
- surpassingly
- achingly
- passing
- filthy
- deeply
- sore
- deadly
- mortally
- wicked
- completely
- utterly
- majorly
- archly
- positively
- sorely
- beastly
- vastly
- rattling
- roaring
- entirely
- cracking
- stinking
- bone
- mightily
- significantly
- whacking
- roaringly
- dang
- blisteringly
- ever
- thumping
- notably
- almighty
- unco
- wholly
- corking
- monstrous
- spanking
- colossally
- noticeably
- considerably
- right
- downright
- obviously
- fully
- visibly
- profoundly
- substantially
- as all get-out
- purely
- extensively
- radically
- markedly
- palpably
- excessively
- abundantly
- altogether
- discernibly
- plentifully
- appreciably
- plainly
- astonishingly
- monumentally
- obscenely
- amazingly
- flat-out
- staggeringly
- astronomically
- overmuch
- monstrously
- grandly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- somewhat
- slightly
- little
- nominally
- hardly
- just
- scarcely
- negligibly
- marginally
- barely
- minimally
- meagerly
- scantily