particularly

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Especially, extremely.

   • The apéritifs were particularly stimulating.
   • We made an odd party before the arrival of the Ten, particularly when the Celebrity dropped in for lunch or dinner.
2. 2

   To a great extent.

3. 3

   Specifically, uniquely or individually.

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   1. 4

      In detail

      In detail; with regard to particulars.

      • 'That is quite right,' agreed Myra. 'We allow the milkman to come in at the front gate and go to the side door, to save him carrying his can right round the other way. No one else came; I asked Chloe particularly.'
   2. 5

      In a particular manner

      In a particular manner; fussily.

      • He, rather too particularly perhaps, avoids public company, and is the very reverse of a bon vivant.

The neighborhood

• synonymabove all
• synonymfirst and foremost
• synonymprimarily
• synonymgreatly: see also Thesaurus:very
• synonymin particular
• synonymspecifically
• synonymthoroughly
• synonymcompletely