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particularly

adverb
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4 meanings of particularly

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  1. 1
    especiallyadverb
    Especially, or more than usual.

    The soup tasted particularly good today.

    She wasn't particularly happy about the change in plans.

    UsageNot particularly is a soft way to say not very: I'm not particularly hungry.

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  2. 2
    singling outadverb
    In a way that points to one person or thing and not the others.

    He asked for you particularly, not the whole team.

    I came to town particularly to see my grandmother.

    Similarspecifically, expressly

  3. 3
    in full detailadverb
    In a way that gives every small detail.

    The judge said the warrant did not describe the house particularly enough.

    Each item the police want to seize must be particularly described.

    UsageUsed mostly in law: a warrant must particularly describe the place.

    Similarprecisely, minutely

    Oppositevaguely

Less common meaning

  1. 4
    adverbdated
    In a fussy way, caring a lot about small things.
    He, rather too particularly perhaps, avoids public company, and is the very reverse of a bon vivant.
    1825, Oxberry's dramatic biography and histrionic anecdotesHere, particularly means in a fussy way, paying close attention to small details.

    Similarfussily, fastidiously

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Origin

From the word "particular" plus the ending "-ly".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact