Particularly vs. Especially

Particularly vs. Especially — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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 danger

Particularlyadverb

(dated) In a particular manner; fussily.

Especiallyadverb

in a special manner;

a specially arranged dinner

Particularlyadverb

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 danger

Particularlyadverb

specifically or especially distinguished from others;

loves Bach, particularly his partitasrecommended one book in particulartrace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particular
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Particularlyadverb

uniquely or characteristically;

these peculiarly cinematic elementsa peculiarly French phenomenoneveryone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him