ESPECIALLY

particularly, peculiarly, especially, specially

(adverb) to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; “he was particularly fussy about spelling”; “a particularly gruesome attack”; “under peculiarly tragic circumstances”; “an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger”

specially, especially

(adverb) in a special manner; “a specially arranged dinner”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

especially (comparative more especially, superlative most especially)

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

(focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.

Synonyms

• (special manner)

• (particularly): in particular; see also specifically

• (emphasis): first and foremost; see also above all

Source: Wiktionary


Es*pe"cial*ly, adv.

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

ESPECIAL

Es*pe"cial, a. Etym: [OF. especial, F. spécial, L. specialis, fr. species a particular sort, kind, or quality. See Species, and cf. Special.]

Definition: Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular; as, in an especial manner or degree.

Syn.

– Peculiar; special; particular; uncommon; chief. See Peculiar.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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