Singularly Meaning in English
word
ˈsɪŋɡjəɫɝɫi
SING-yuh-ler-lee
sˈɪŋɡjʊləli
SING-yuh-luh-lee
Definition
In a way that is very unusual, remarkable, or exceptionally noticeable. Often means 'very' or 'especially' with emphasis.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; rarely used in casual speech. It is often paired with adjectives for emphasis, as in 'singularly impressive' or 'singularly unfortunate'. Not the same as 'singlely' (which is incorrect); do not confuse with 'singular' (the adjective).
Spanish: singularmente - sumamentePortuguese (BR): singularmente - extremamentePortuguese (PT): singularmente - extremamenteChinese (Simplified): 异常 - 非常Chinese (Traditional): 異常 - 非常Hindi: अत्यंत - विशेष रूप सेArabic: بشكل استثنائي - للغايةBengali: অসাধারণভাবে - বিশেষভাবেRussian: исключительно - необыкновенноJapanese: 非常に - 並外れてVietnamese: đặc biệt - phi thườngKorean: 유난히 - 특별히Turkish: olağanüstü şekilde - özellikleUrdu: انتہائی طور پر - غیرمعمولی طور پرIndonesian: sangat - luar biasa
Example Sentences
He was singularly focused on his work.
basic
The cake was singularly delicious.
basic
She found the movie singularly boring.
basic
His explanation was singularly clear and easy to understand.
natural
I'm singularly unimpressed with their service.
natural
You have to admit, that was singularly bad luck.
natural