particularly

Word parts

particular + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

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Adverb

Positive particularly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is particularly interesting, useful, important, etc., it is more so than usual or more than others.

   Tonight's dinner was particularly good.

   They are helpful for everyone but can be particularly useful for younger students.

   He never does anything particularly interesting.

Related words

• particular