especially

Meanings

Adverb

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
- "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger"
in a special manner

Adv

In a special manner; specially.
Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.

Origin / Etymology

From especial + -ly.

Synonyms

above all, first and foremost, in particular, particularly, peculiarly, specially, specifically

Scrabble Score: 17

especially is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
especially is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
especially is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

especially is a valid Words With Friends word