particularly

The word “particularly” means especially; more than usual or more than others. In plain terms, especially — used to single something out as more true or notable than the rest.

“Particularly” is pronounced puh-TIHK-yuh-luh-lee (/pɚˈtɪkjəlɚli/ in IPA).

Here is “particularly” used in a sentence: “The film was particularly popular with younger audiences.”

Words with a similar meaning to “particularly” include above all, first and foremost, primarily, greatly: see also Thesaurus:very, in particular and thoroughly.

“Particularly” is an adverb.

“Particularly” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

The two are close and often interchangeable, both meaning more than usual. Especially tends to single out one thing above all others — especially you. Particularly leans toward to a notable degree — it was particularly cold. In most sentences either works, with only a slight shift in emphasis.

Particularly means to an unusual degree or above others, stressing intensity — a particularly hard exam. Specifically means precisely or in exact detail, pointing to one thing — I meant this one specifically. One highlights how much; the other pins down exactly which.

Particularly usually sits before the word it strengthens: she was particularly kind, or I like fruit, particularly mangoes. It can emphasise a quality (particularly bright) or single out an example from a group. In negatives it softens the meaning — not particularly good means only fairly poor.