namely

adverb

name·​ly ˈnām-lē 

: that is to say : to wit

Synonyms of namely

• especially
• specifically
• specially
• to wit

Examples of namely in a Sentence

there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me

Recent Examples on the Web

With heat around the coaching staff, namely head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the players are putting it on themselves to be better on Sundays. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

The company would later add a host of specialized products for colored hair, namely the bestselling Sheer Blonde, which launched in 1998. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

The story, aimed at fans of Liz Moore and Tana French, according to its publisher, pulls from elements of van den Berg’s life — namely, her own experience in boxing. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

But Selznick had bigger fish to fry—namely, finishing the movie in time for its premiere. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for namely

• gamely
• lamely
• tamely

Kids Definition

namely

adverb

name·​ly ˈnām-lē 

: that is to say

the cat family, namely, lions, tigers, and related animals