The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
ad. To a great degree; especially: I particularly like the brown shoes.
ad. With particular reference or emphasis; individually or specifically: "Everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him” ( John Knowles).
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. In a particular manner; expressly; with a specific reference or interest; in particular; distinctly.
ad. In an especial manner; especially; in a high degree
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a particular manner; with specific or special reference or distinctness; especially.
In an especial manner; in a high or great degree: as, to be particularly unfortunate.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
ad. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
ad. uniquely or characteristically
ad. specifically or especially distinguished from others
Word Usage
"Sexual attraction was not something we were supposed to discuss, particularly in a group, particularly with Rama, particularly regarding one of Rama's women, and * particularly* regarding Dana who, along with Anne, was Rama's closest disciple."