Word
singularly
Phoneticssin·gu·lar·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɪŋɡjəɫɝɫi/
UK/sˈɪŋɡjʊləli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that is very unusual or different from what you would normally expect. It can also mean that something is done by one person alone.
adv. in a manner that is distinct, unusual, or unique; also used to emphasize that an action is performed by a single individual or entity.
Examples
“The old man lived singularly in a small cabin in the woods.”
“The witness provided a singularly detailed account of the events, which helped the investigators solve the case.”
“While the rest of the committee was divided on the issue, the director acted singularly to veto the proposal, citing long-term strategic concerns that others had overlooked.”
Examples
simple
“The old man lived singularly in a small cabin in the woods.”
contextual
“The witness provided a singularly detailed account of the events, which helped the investigators solve the case.”
complex
“While the rest of the committee was divided on the issue, the director acted singularly to veto the proposal, citing long-term strategic concerns that others had overlooked.”
Real-World Examples
“The second half deposits him in the thick of the 15th-century Hussite wars where, cowardly to the core, he singularly fails to cover himself in glory.” “Wait, what, I ask, shuffling through my notes, doesn’t that piece describe you as “singularly ungifted at what you might call brand management”?” Etymology
From Middle English singulerly; equivalent to singular + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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