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

But subtracting one or more of the pending UFAs, particularly on defense, could hamper the Sharks’ ability to make the playoffs for the first time since 2019. —Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026

For this reason, the mining and metals sector can accelerate Ukraine's EU integration, particularly through joint projects. —CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026

Small dogs can try out their winter wardrobes, particularly jackets that cover their trunk and undercarriage. —Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

This is particularly true for military and police personnel, who may refuse to fire on their own people, thereby creating a wedge between the regime and its instruments of force. —Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 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