# singularly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/ · SING-gyu-ler-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is unique, remarkable, or exceptional; unusually.

## Examples

- The chef's ability to combine unexpected flavors was singularly impressive.
- She was singularly focused on her goal, ignoring all distractions.
- The landscape was singularly beautiful, unlike anything he had ever seen.

## Synonyms

- uniquely — Emphasizes being the only one of its kind.
- remarkably — Highlights something that causes surprise or admiration.
- exceptionally — Suggests going beyond the usual or normal standard.
- distinctively — Focuses on a characteristic that makes something easily recognizable.

## Antonyms

- ordinarily — In a way that is usual or common.
- commonly — In a way that happens or is done often.
- typically — In the way that is usual or expected.

## Collocations

- singularly impressive — Her performance was singularly impressive, earning a standing ovation.
- singularly focused — He remained singularly focused on completing the marathon, despite the pain.
- singularly beautiful — The remote island was singularly beautiful, untouched by modern development.

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