Singularly

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.ler.li/ adverb

Definition

In a unique or remarkable way; notably different from others; also means singly or individually.

Etymology

From singular (from Latin singularis 'alone, single') + -ly (forming adverbs). Singular originally meant 'one' mathematically and logically.

Kelly Says

Singularly is a word that sounds fancy but just means 'really noticeably'—when something is singularly bad, it's not just bad, it's bad in a way that stands out and surprises people. It's the kind of word English teachers love but nobody actually uses in real conversation.

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