particularly Meaning, Definition & Usage

adverb to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
peculiarly; especially; specially.
- he was particularly fussy about spelling
- a particularly gruesome attack
- under peculiarly tragic circumstances
- an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
adverb specifically or especially distinguished from others
in particular.
- loves Bach, particularly his partitas
- recommended one book in particular
- trace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particular
adverb uniquely or characteristically
peculiarly.
- these peculiarly cinematic elements
- a peculiarly French phenomenon
- everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him"- John Knowles

In a particular manner; expressly; with a specific reference or interest; in particular; distinctly.
In an especial manner; in a high degree; as, a particularly fortunate man; a particularly bad failure.
The exact propriety of Virgil I particularly regarded as a great part of his character. Dryden.