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Meaning of 'particularly' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Particularly [ adv.]
- In a particular manner; expressly; with a specific reference or interest; in particular; distinctly.
- In an especial manner; in a high degree; as, a particularly fortunate man; a particularly bad failure.

Meaning of 'particularly' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . particularly [ r]
Meaning (1):
- to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
Example in sentence:
  • a particularly gruesome attack;
  • an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger;
  • he was particularly fussy about spelling;
  • under peculiarly tragic circumstances
Meaning (2):
- uniquely or characteristically
Example in sentence:
  • a peculiarly French phenomenon;
  • everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him;
  • these peculiarly cinematic elements
Meaning (3):
- specifically or especially distinguished from others
Example in sentence:
  • loves Bach, particularly his partitas;
  • recommended one book in particular;
  • trace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particular

Nearby Words:

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