Synonyms for especially


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ih-spesh-uh-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈspɛʃ ə li

Top 10 synonyms for especially Other synonyms for the word especially

Définition of especially

Origin :
  • c.1400, from especial + -ly (2).
  • adv exceptionally, particularly
Example sentences :
  • Foreigners, especially Greeks, begin to dominate the country.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • As for my brother, he seemed enchanted with the sight, and especially with the ladies.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • This is especially true when we are face to face with a heavy deficit.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • This is too well-known a truth for me to endeavor to conceal it, especially from you.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But those who knew Hester, especially the women of them, were indignant with him.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • I find myself questioning, What can I do for them all, but especially for him?
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • I am sorry for you all, and for you especially that you should have had to take an active part in the business.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • It was no wonder, especially when he saw who the singer was, that he should lose his temper.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • They are, as a rule, averse to innovation, especially when it involves expenditure.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • It occurred to her, all at once, that Christine must see a lot of K., especially now.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Antonyms for especially

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