adv

singularly

SIHNGG-yuu-luh-lee

Singularly (adv) means In a strange or unusual way. Example: “He behaved singularly ever since the accident.”

adv

In a strange or unusual way.

"He behaved singularly ever since the accident."

To a remarkable or extreme degree.

"She was singularly unimpressed by the presentation."

How to use singularly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "oddly" or "extremely", depending on context.

Common pairings

singularly unimpressed singularly beautiful

more singularly comparative, most singularly superlative

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He behaved _____ ever since the accident.

From singular plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

early Carly marly yearly gnarly nearly pearly dearly Charly clearly similarly regularly

What does “singularly” mean?

The word “singularly” means in a strange or unusual way. In plain terms, either "oddly" or "extremely", depending on context.

How do you pronounce “singularly”?

“Singularly” is pronounced SIHNGG-yuu-luh-lee (/ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚli/ in IPA).

How do you use “singularly” in a sentence?

Here is “singularly” used in a sentence: “He behaved singularly ever since the accident.”

What part of speech is “singularly”?

“Singularly” is an adverb.

How many meanings does “singularly” have?

“Singularly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a strange or unusual way.