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

Tariff volatility has been an issue, particularly for brands and manufacturers over-reliant on China, while regulation continues to dampen progress around smart glasses owing to EU delays around AI compliance, Cazin adds. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026

His solo performances on stage, particularly shows like Latin History for Morons and Freak, have won him Emmys and Tonys and widespread acclaim — and reminded that there’s far more to the Tisch alum than the big screen has often held. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026

The strikes included the use of 38 Iskander ballistic missiles and six Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles, according to open-source intelligence, both of which are particularly difficult to intercept. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

Overnight conditions are darker than much of the surrounding northeast region, particularly away from populated valleys. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 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