Synonyms for particularly
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Especially — especially, extremely
especially, specially, specifically, chiefly, peculiarly, primarily, above all, first and foremost, foremost
2. Thoroughly — in a particular manner; fussily
thoroughly, fastidiously, pedantically, pickily rare
3. Distinctly
Other
exceedingly, pre-eminently, namely, completely, particulary dated, detailly rare
Definitions
- adv. 1
Especially, extremely.
The apéritifs were particularly stimulating.
- adv. 2
In a particular manner; fussily.
- adv. 3
To a great extent.
Example sentences
- especially I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.
- specifically I love to travel to Brazil, specifically to Bahía.
- specially This is a store that caters specially to students.
- chiefly The committee is composed chiefly of professors.
- distinctly Ziri began to distinctly hear scratching noises.
- namely He has two children, namely one son and one daughter.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| particularly | steady | |
| especially | steady | |
| specifically | steady | |
| specially | falling | |
| chiefly | falling | |
| distinctly | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- namely2, singly2
- 7 letters
- chiefly2, pickily
- 8 letters
- foremost2, detailly
- 9 letters
- primarily4, specially3
- 10 letters
- especially3, completely3, thoroughly3, separately4, distinctly3, peculiarly4
- 11 letters
- exceedingly4, particulary
- 12 letters
- specifically4, individually6, fastidiously, pedantically
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (namely2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- particulièrement
- Italiano
- particolarmente
- Español
- particularmente