different between singularly vs peculiarly

English

From singular +? -ly.

singularly (comparative more singularly, superlative most singularly)

Strangely; oddly.
He behaved most singularly when we met him last night.
Extremely; remarkably.
- 1895, H. G. Wells, The Time Machine Chapter X
  I fancied at first the stuff was paraffin wax, and smashed the jar accordingly. But the odor of camphor was unmistakable. It struck me as singularly odd, that among the universal decay, this volatile substance had chanced to survive, perhaps through many thousand years.
In the singular number; in terms of a single thing.

peculiar +? -ly

peculiarly (comparative more peculiarly, superlative most peculiarly)

Such as to be greater than usual; particularly; exceptionally.
1. (degree) To greater degree than is usual.
2. (manner) In a manner that is greater than usual.
Such as to be strange or odd.
1. (degree) Strangely, oddly.
2. (manner) In a strange or perverse manner; strangely.
3. (evaluative) Such as to be strange or odd.
4. (act-related) Acting in strange or perverse way.
Strongly associated with.
1. (degree, of a place or circumstance) Mostly or solely associated with.

(in a manner that is greater than usual): in particular, specifically; see also Thesaurus:specifically
(in a strange or perverse manner): oddly, queerly; see also Thesaurus:strangely

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