Chiefly vs. Particularly — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Chiefly and Particularly
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Definitions
Chiefly
Above all; especially
An actor who is famous chiefly for her first two movies.
Particularly
To a great degree; especially
I particularly like the brown shoes.
Chiefly
Almost entirely; mainly
The complaints were chiefly about slow service.
Particularly
With particular reference or emphasis; individually or specifically
"Everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him" (John Knowles).
Chiefly
Of or relating to a chief
Chiefly responsibilities.
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Particularly
With regard to particulars; in detail.
Chiefly
(focus) Especially or primarily; above all.
Their relationship is chiefly professional.
This is a term chiefly used by online gamers.
Particularly
(focus) Especially, extremely.
The apéritifs were particularly stimulating.
Chiefly
(focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.
Particularly
(degree) To a great extent.
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Chiefly
Of or relating to a chief
Particularly
Specifically, uniquely or individually.
Chiefly
In the first place; principally; preëminently; above; especially.
Search through this garden; leave unsearched no nook;But chiefly where those two fair creatures lodge.
Particularly
In detail; with regard to particulars.
Chiefly
For the most part; mostly.
Those parts of the kingdom where the . . . estates of the dissenters chiefly lay.
Particularly
(dated) In a particular manner; fussily.
Chiefly
For the most part;
He is mainly interested in butterflies
Particularly
In a particular manner; expressly; with a specific reference or interest; in particular; distinctly.
Particularly
In an especial manner; especially; in a high degree; as, a particularly fortunate man; a particularly bad failure.
The exact propriety of Virgil I particularly regarded as a great part of his character.
Particularly
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
Particularly
Specifically or especially distinguished from others;
Loves Bach, particularly his partitas
Recommended one book in particular
Trace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particular
Particularly
Uniquely or characteristically;
These peculiarly cinematic elements
A peculiarly French phenomenon
Everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him
