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

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

One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci. —Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025

Season 3 was particularly egregious, leading many viewers to speculate that Cavill’s departure was due to creative differences. —Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025

When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025

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