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especially

[ih-spesh-uh-lee] / ɪˈspɛʃ ə li /
ADVERB
exceptionally, particularly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chiefly exclusively notably principally specially specifically
STRONG
peculiarly
WEAK
abnormally above all before all else conspicuously curiously eminently expressly extraordinarily in particular in specie mainly markedly oddly outstandingly preeminently primarily remarkably signally singularly strangely strikingly supremely unaccountably uncommonly uncustomarily uniquely unusually wonderfully
Antonyms
STRONGEST
broadly
WEAK
commonly generally normally ordinarily unexceptionally usually

Example Sentences

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But the focus since has turned to degrading Iran’s military capabilities, especially its ballistic-missile and nuclear programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Developing countries were being hit especially hard, due to the sheer number of petrol cars as well as households that rely on gas, he said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I wouldn’t close the book on millennials yet, especially because they have made lifestyle changes more slowly.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

That shift may be especially pronounced among younger viewers, who may have been turned off by “The Idol’s” gratuitousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The whole thing is odd, especially since Mom just said we should try to find a way for me to have one-on-one time with Dad.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison