Synonyms for especially
ɪˈspɛʃ ə lies·pe·cial·ly

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1. particularly, peculiarly, especially, speciallyadverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   oddly, curiously, specially, particularly, peculiarly, in particular

2. specially, especiallyadverb

   in a special manner

   "a specially arranged dinner"

   Synonyms:
   specially, particularly, peculiarly

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1. List of paraphrases for "especially":

   particularly, particular, notably, specially, specifically, mainly, primarily, mostly, including, special, chiefly, principally, predominantly, largely, extremely, very, namely

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1. Woody Allen:

   It is no secret that organized crime in America takes in over forty billion dollars a year. This is quite a profitable sum, especially when one considers that the Mafia spends very little for office supplies.

2. Louis Kuijs:

   It's again worse than what most people had expected, especially on the investment side. All of this suggests that the downward pressures on growth in China are persisting, especially in the industrial part of the economy, this type of data will motivate policymakers to further ease on the monetary and fiscal sides.

3. Barbara Weinstein:

   It’s easier not to communicate with someone with hearing loss, especially at that stage, but it is not justifiable, especially when there are options.

4. Billy Madison:

   Principal Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap.

5. Isaac Asimov:

   It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety.