ESPECIALLY in a Sentence

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343 example sentences for ESPECIALLY, such as:
1. Melanie especially doted on him.
2. I love Italy, especially in summer.
3. Wade especially haunted Melanie's room.
4. Suellen would be especially grieved at this.
5. It was especially soothing after Rhett's brutal treatment.
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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 Meanings and Examples of ESPECIALLY
especially
 ad.  in a special manner
 ad.  to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  But they were a sociable family and liked their neighbors, especially the O'Hara girls.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER V
2  Scarlett, who had hoped for a freer rein when she escaped Mammy's supervision, discovered to her sorrow that Uncle Peter's standards of ladylike conduct, especially for Mist Charles' widow, were even stricter than Mammy's.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
3  Melanie especially doted on him.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
4  The girls who had all known Charles were very kind and attentive to her at these gatherings, especially Fanny Elsing and Maybelle Merriwether, the daughters of the town dowagers.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
5  The raised platform for the musicians was especially artistic.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER IX
6  So the ladies felt in duty bound to stretch a point, especially in the case of so intrepid a blockader.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
7  As for his waistcoats, they were indescribably handsome, especially the white watered-silk one with tiny pink rosebuds embroidered on it.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
8  And for a man, especially Rhett Butler, to ask such a question was unthinkable.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XVI
9  At last, news came from the south to the strained town and it was alarming news, especially to Scarlett.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XX
10  She did not especially love Carreen--she could not love anyone who was weak.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXIV
11  Wade especially haunted Melanie's room.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXV
12  He wanted to do something for the O'Haras, especially Suellen, and there was nothing he could do.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXVIII
13  Suellen would be especially grieved at this.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXX
14  They think God is going to work a miracle especially for their benefit.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXII
15  It was especially soothing after Rhett's brutal treatment.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXV
Example Sentence: (133 in 9 pages)
1  These policies will affect non-whites especially.
2  The weather presented a particular challenge, especially for American servicemen unaccustomed to subarctic conditions.
3  The sea is very beautiful, especially when sunshine overshines it.
4  This variety of rose is especially hardy and drought-resistant.
5  The TV series is a watered-down version of the movie, especially designed for family viewing.
6  She's got a lot on her plate - especially with two new projects starting this week.
7  From Sunday to Tuesday, it will be cloudy with occasional drizzle in western and northwestern areas, especially around coasts and hills.
8  Big supermarkets can undercut all rivals, especially small high-street shops.
9  This candidate has a lot in her favour, especially her experience of teaching.
10  Local antiques will be put on show in a new building especially built for the collection.
11  Divorce is very painful, especially when children are concerned.
12  The committee is concerned about players' behaviour, especially arguing with referees.
13  The government aims to improve public services, especially education.
14  It's fun to send these wishes for an especially happy to an uncle who is nice in every way.
15  I love Italy, especially in summer.