Particularly Definition & Meaning
particularly
- adverb
- to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger"
- specifically or especially distinguished from others; "loves Bach, particularly his partitas"; "recommended one book in particular"; "trace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particular"
- uniquely or characteristically; "these peculiarly cinematic elements"; "a peculiarly French phenomenon"; "everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him"- John Knowles
"Particularly" in song lyrics
See how particularly is used in real songs:
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"Cause in particularly"
Crooked I — Deathrow's Back
Words that rhyme with particularly
Usage tips for "particularly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "particularly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for particularly to find words that pair well.