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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“What makes this especially notable is the combination of SFC-UNL with an extraordinary 40-day duration—and no announced exercise,” said Ray Powell, director of the SeaLight project at Stanford University, which tracks Chinese maritime activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

March was especially strong, with the massive haul from “Project Hail Mary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

After being assured I was indeed human, the young IT engineer explained how he had "fallen deep into" AI and, especially, OpenClaw.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Replicating successful formulas can be the key to longevity in the entertainment business, but it also has a way of losing its charm, especially with critics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“Then I’m especially sorry for your loss,” Aunt Tess pivots smoothly.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

especially

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