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

Battle Bros Events is known for bringing other food fests here, focused namely on chicken wings and tacos, but pickles? — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

There was a coordinated social media effort by the NFL to allow some of the league’s star quarterbacks — namely Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow and Jaxson Dart — to have their popular girlfriends canoodling with them at preseason practices. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

And while the novel focuses on these two individuals, there is another character who shares the spotlight – namely the narrator. — Sky Davis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, young Yankees outfielders, namely Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones, seemed to take steps backwards as defenders. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 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