particularly
English meaning: Particularly
Definition
(focus) Especially, extremely.
Example
“The apéritifs were particularly stimulating.”
Another example: “The exam wasn't particularly hard, but it was very long.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common adverb used to single out one thing as especially true or notable; neutral in register and useful for adding emphasis or qualification ('particularly difficult', 'not particularly'). British spelling retains the full form.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'particular' (Latin 'particularis', relating to a part) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', established in English by the 15th century.
Synonyms
- especially
- specifically
- notably
- markedly
- exceptionally
- singularly
Antonyms / Opposites
Related Words
- particular
- especially
- notably
- specifically
- exceptionally
- markedly
Common Collocations
- particularly important
- particularly difficult
- not particularly
- particularly useful
- particularly interested
- particularly well
Word Forms
particularly (adv); particular (adj); particularity (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
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