Particularly vs. Especially
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Difference Between Particularly and Especially
Particularlyadverb
(focus) Especially, extremely.
The apéritifs were particularly stimulating.Especiallyadverb
(manner) In a special manner; specially.
Particularlyadverb
(degree) To a great extent.
Especiallyadverb
(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
Particularlyadverb
Specifically, uniquely or individually.
Especiallyadverb
(focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.
Invite them all, especially Molly.ADVERTISEMENT
Particularlyadverb
In detail; with regard to particulars.
Especiallyadverb
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common;
he was particularly fussy about spellinga particularly gruesome attackunder peculiarly tragic circumstancesan especially (or specially) cautious approach to the dangerParticularlyadverb
(dated) In a particular manner; fussily.
Especiallyadverb
in a special manner;
a specially arranged dinnerParticularlyadverb
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common;
he was particularly fussy about spellinga particularly gruesome attackunder peculiarly tragic circumstancesan especially (or specially) cautious approach to the dangerParticularlyadverb
specifically or especially distinguished from others;
loves Bach, particularly his partitasrecommended one book in particulartrace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particularADVERTISEMENT
Particularlyadverb
uniquely or characteristically;
these peculiarly cinematic elementsa peculiarly French phenomenoneveryone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him
