especially Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
peculiarly; particularly; specially.
- he was particularly fussy about spelling
- a particularly gruesome attack
- under peculiarly tragic circumstances
- an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
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adverb in a special manner
specially.
- a specially arranged dinner
WordNet
Es*pe"cial*ly adverb
Definitions
In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.