Synonyms for

Particularly

Verb / ˌpɑ:ˈrtɪkjʌlɜ:li: / / pɜ:ˈtɪkjʌlɜ:li: / Another word for particularly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

especially; to a great extent

Synonyms & similar words

inparticular peculiarly especially specially especially specifically notably distinctly uniquely peculiarly exceptionally extraordinarily remarkably significantly surprisingly unusually awfully curiously oddly strangely surpassingly uncommonly vitally

Synonyms by register

Formal

especially distinctly specifically markedly

Informal

really very super awfully

Literary

eminently singularly notably

Antonyms

generally usually commonly normally ordinarily typically

Common collocations

  • particularly interesting
  • particularly important
  • particularly useful
  • particularly concerned
  • particularly difficult
  • particularly pleased
  • particularly relevant

Word family

adverb particularly

Usage note

Used to emphasize a specific point or instance. Avoid overusing it, as it can sometimes weaken the impact of the statement.

Example sentences

  1. She particularly likes to eat pizza on Fridays.
  2. He is particularly good at playing the piano.
  3. I am particularly excited to go on vacation next week.
  4. The movie was particularly scary and I had to cover my eyes.
  5. We are particularly proud of our son for graduating from college.

Quotes

  • I particularly enjoy reading books in the park on a sunny day.
  • The flowers in the garden were particularly beautiful this year.
  • I try to exercise particularly hard on Mondays to start my week off strong.

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