Definitions

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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"Especially if you're creative - you'll always find solutions."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"Especially for people in their 30's, 40's, or 50's, osteoarthritis could mean decades of pain management before they're recommended for a joint replacement," Uhrlich said.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Especially because, far from stealing money for self-enrichment, she actually paid money to be part of this scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Especially if your daughter is cut from DG and you were a DG.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Especially this time of year, when every day brought hot, dry winds.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

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