different between especially vs unnaturally

English

Alternative forms

• esp., esp

Etymology

especial +? -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??sp??(?)li/, /??sp??(?)li/, /??sp??(?)li/
• (nonstandard, proscribed) IPA^(key): /?k?sp??(?)li/

Adverb

especially (comparative more especially, superlative most especially)

1. (manner) In a special manner; specially.
2. (focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
3. (focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.

   • Captain Edward Carlisle […] felt a curious sensation of helplessness seize upon him as he met her steady gaze, […]; he could not tell what this prisoner might do. He cursed the fate which had assigned such a duty, cursed especially that fate which forced a gallant soldier to meet so superb a woman as this under handicap so hard.

Synonyms

• (special manner):
• (particularly): in particular; see also Thesaurus:specifically
• (emphasis): first and foremost; see also Thesaurus:above all

Related terms

• especial
• special
• specialist
• specialty
• 'specially

Translations

See also

• esp

English

Etymology

From Middle English unnaturelly, equivalent to unnatural +? -ly and/or un- +? naturally.

Adverb

unnaturally (comparative more unnaturally, superlative most unnaturally)

1. In an unnatural manner.