especially

Adverb

Meaning

In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

particularly specially peculiarly in particular firstly ultra especial specific very primarily largely mainly mostly extremely really

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Antonyms

lastly just little rather comparatively largely

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Related terms

especial special specialist specialty 'specially

Phrases with the word

especially important especially fitted for especially adapted for especially sensitive especially weak especially fragile

Examples

he was particularly fussy about spelling Source: Internet

a particularly gruesome attack Source: Internet

under peculiarly tragic circumstances Source: Internet

an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger Source: Internet

a specially arranged dinner Source: Internet

"40 and feeling so humbled and blessed," Kim wrote in the lengthy "There is not a single day that I take for granted, especially during these times when we are all reminded of the things that truly matter." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

especiality especialize especiall especially acute especially adapted for especially bearing in mind