Definition

Examples

• "You got off to a slow start, but you finished up strong... especially when you confessed to murder."
• "Jonas : Well, the quality of life in Scandinavia is excellent, but we are especially proud of our welfare system. Each Scandinavian country provides excellent health care for its inhabitants."
• "Especially if there are other cosmetic products on the face at the same time."
• "Bruno, I'm especially disappointed in you;"
• "Writing is especially popular in books these days."
• "Lack of sleep leads to irritability, poor behavior and trouble with relationships, especially among children and teens."
• "They are very painful, especially when you sit on them."
• "Especially that Moo Goo Gai Pan."
• "Icarus : I'm well aware of that Horatio, especially since we're paying in dollars!"
• "We're known for our wildlife, especially the unique marsupials that live here."
• "I can't handle any more debates about European agricultural policy, especially over the phone."
• "Susie : Even so, this could become a PR nightmare... especially if PETA becomes involved."
• "Philip : You know I have always had a thing for doctors, especially English ones."
• "Burglary rates in the US are no laughing matter, especially in large cities."
• "I told Bruno it wouldn't hurt to have another public face for the company, especially one as "aesthetically pleasant" as his!"
• "He seems like a solid worker - the kind of guy you can depend on, and he's always free to help you with problems. However, he's sometimes a bit difficult to understand, especially when he's talking about technical issues."
• "All babies welcome, especially interracial babies."
• "Especially the monkeys."
• "Especially more mature women."
• "Especially if the topic is love."