Particularly
[pə'tɪkjʊləlɪ] or [pɚ'tɪkjəlɚli]
Definition
(adv.) 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'.
(adv.) 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'.
Editor: Maris--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) In a particular manner; expressly; with a specific reference or interest; in particular; distinctly.
(adv.) In an especial manner; in a high degree; as, a particularly fortunate man; a particularly bad failure.
Typed by Carolyn
Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. [1]. Especially, specially, specifically, circumstantially.[2]. Separately, singly, distinctly, individually.
Editor: Myra
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Specially, chiefly, in_particular, especially, distinctly,[See MAINLY]
Editor: Lucius
Examples
- And particularly, whether they were ever admitted as members in the lower senate? Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
- The fine crisp morning made her mother feel particularly well and happy at breakfast-time. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Many special tools, particularly those designed for _bicycle work_, have been devised, as exhibited by patent to Hillman, August 11, 1891, No. 457,718. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Altogether they were very beautiful, but I fear that I did not regard them with a particularly appreciative eye on this, my first inspection of them. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- It is necessary that this drawing be made in four operations; the first and second are particularly interesting, on account of their depths, which are 5-1/2 and 9-3/16 inches, respectively. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- I thank you for my share of the favour, said Elizabeth; but I do not particularly like your way of getting husbands. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- This made it very difficult for the housewife to serve the breakfast hot, and particularly the toast, which is a favorite dish of our breakfast table. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Handsome faces--eyes particularly, answered Meg, smiling to herself in the dark. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mrs. Weston's manners, said Emma, were always particularly good. Jane Austen. Emma.
- No, no, that's to-morrow; and I particularly wanted to see Knightley to-day on that very account. Jane Austen. Emma.
- In 73 B.C. all Italy was terrified by a rising of the slaves, and particularly of the gladiators, led by a gladiator from Thessaly, Spartacus. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- A particularly interesting illustration of the results of this art occurred in Austria. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- So much the better, answered he; for I am sick to death of woman's love, particularly to-night. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I shall particularly wish to hear what were the four constitutions of which you were speaking. Plato. The Republic.
- It is particularly requested that Miss Sharp's stay in Russell Square may not exceed ten days. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- I do not mean to say that I am particularly observant or quick-sighted in general, but in such a case I am sure I could not be deceived. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- As the visitor passes down through the machine shop, he particularly notices the sanitary conditions of the plant. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- What Miss Podsnap was particularly charmed with, next to the graces of her friend, was the happiness of her friend's married life. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- You--you--are not particularly attached to it, I dare say,' said Mr. Pickwick, trembling with anxiety. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I would call your attention very particularly to two points. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- You know how I detest it, unless I am particularly acquainted with my partner. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- The country was heavily wooded at all the points of crossing, particularly on the south side of the river. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Not up, I replied, for I noticed particularly that while the building is roofless it is covered with a strong metal grating. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- To Ph?nicians after the falls of Tyre and Carthage, conversion to Judaism must have been particularly easy and attractive. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- We did, indeed, particularly so when he first arrived. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- We all admired them, but something I said attracted her attention particularly to me. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- He had a soft, flattering manner with women, particularly with women who were not young. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- She was particularly delighted when Clennam assured her that there were hospitals, and very kindly conducted hospitals, in Rome. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Particularly significant are the stories that represent him as discouraging extreme mortification. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- She was a very pretty girl, and her beauty happened to be of a sort which Emma particularly admired. Jane Austen. Emma.
Editor: Lucius