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

Ohio State is somewhat more reliant on several key personnel, particularly the star wide-out duo of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 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, 6 Dec. 2025

This all comes after reports that Andrew’s ex, Sarah Ferguson, is very hurt about the way she’s been treated, particularly by Queen Camilla. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Dec. 2025

This effect is particularly noticeable when there are varying heights of seed heads. —Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 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