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

During a particularly memorable section, projections made the rink look like part of the sea outside. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Ideally, opt for fragrance-free formulas, particularly if your skin is prone to irritation, eczema, or ingrown hairs. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Europeans will also be keen to put on a unified front publicly, particularly over defense spending, according to Franke. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 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