particularly

  • 1Particularly — Par*tic u*lar*ly, adv. 1. In a particular manner; expressly; with a specific reference or interest; in particular; distinctly. [1913 Webster] 2. In an especial manner; especially; in a high degree; as, a particularly fortunate man; a particularly …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2particularly — It is particularly important to pronounce this as five syllables, and not as if it were spelt par tic u ly …

    Modern English usage

  • 3particularly — I adverb above all, chiefly, distinctly, eminently, especially, expressly, extraordinally, individually, inordinately, mainly, markedly, maxime, notably, observably, peculiarly, praecipue, praesertim, preeminently, primarily, principally,… …

    Law dictionary

  • 4particularly — (adv.) in a special degree, more than others, 1670s, from PARTICULAR (Cf. particular) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 5particularly — [adv] specifically decidedly, distinctly, especially, exceptionally, explicitly, expressly, individually, in particular, markedly, notably, outstandingly, peculiarly, principally, singularly, specially, surprisingly, uncommonly, unusually;… …

    New thesaurus

  • 6particularly — ► ADVERB 1) more than is usual; especially or very. 2) in particular; specifically …

    English terms dictionary

  • 7particularly — [pär tik′yə lər lē, pär′tik′yəler΄lē] adv. 1. so as to be particular; in detail 2. especially; unusually; extraordinarily 3. specifically …

    English World dictionary

  • 8particularly — par|tic|u|lar|ly W1S1 [pəˈtıkjuləli US pərˈtıkjulərli] adv 1.) more than usual or more than others = ↑especially ▪ Steve was in a particularly bad mood when he got back. ▪ The restaurant is particularly popular with young people. ▪ We are hoping… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 9particularly — par|tic|u|lar|ly [ pər tıkjələrli ] adverb *** 1. ) very or very much: His remarks were particularly helpful. Was there anything in the movie that you thought worked particularly well? not particularly: Did you have a good time? Not particularly …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 10particularly — [[t]pə(r)tɪ̱kjʊlə(r)li[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADV: ADV with cl/group You use particularly to indicate that what you are saying applies especially to one thing or situation. Keep your office space looking good, particularly your desk... More local employment… …

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