Especially
Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences
Excessively and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Excessively" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Excessively
Excessively adverb - Beyond a normal or acceptable limit.
Usage example: noise from the party was excessively loud
Especially and excessively are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Excessively".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- very and especially
- very and excessively
- greatly and especially
- greatly and excessively
- eminently and especially
- eminently and excessively
- uncommonly and especially
- uncommonly and excessively
- extremely and especially
- extremely and excessively
- really and especially
- really and excessively
- extra and especially
- extra and excessively
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