singularly
gb/sˈɪŋɡjəlɚli/ us/sˈɪŋɡjəlɚli/
C1
Inglés
~ 5800
rendkívül, kivételesen, egyedülállóan, egyenként
C1
FORMAL
1
rendkívül
B2
kivételesen
B2
Patrón de uso:
singularly [adjective]
The plan was singularly unsuccessful, costing the company millions.
A terv rendkívül rosszul sült el, és milliókba került a cégnek.
She is a singularly talented pianist for someone so young.
Ilyen fiatalon kivételesen tehetséges zongorista.
It was a singularly bad idea to launch the product without testing.
He seemed singularly uninterested in hearing any other opinions.
The speech was singularly effective in changing public opinion.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The movie was singularly boring, and many people left early.
A film rendkívül unalmas volt, és sokan korán elmentek.
This is a singularly important step in the project.
Ez rendkívül fontos lépés a projektben.
I found her answer singularly strange.
He was singularly unlucky that day.
The teacher was singularly pleased with your work.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "singularly" means only "alone" or "one by one" because of its link to "single." In modern English, it is most often used as a formal adverb meaning "very" or "especially," usually before an adjective (e.g., "singularly difficult"). It is not used where simple "single" is needed (e.g., not *"a singularly room" but "a single room").
Significado
very; remarkably; especially
Colocaciones
singularly beautiful
|singularly inappropriate
|singularly unsuccessful
|singularly focused
|singularly unimpressed
|singularly important
Sinónimos
remarkably (Stresses that something is surprising or unusual as well as strong in degree.)
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particularly (Common, neutral intensifier; less formal and less old-fashioned than "singularly.")
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extremely (Focuses on very high degree, without the slight flavor of oddness that "singularly" can have.)
Antónimos
slightly (Indicates only a small degree, the opposite of the strong emphasis in "singularly.")
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moderately (Suggests an average or middle degree, contrasting with the very high degree of "singularly.")
Temas
communication
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definición
very; especially; more than is normal or expected.
To a very high or striking degree, often emphasizing how strong, noticeable, or unusual something is.
C1
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
singularly [possessive adjective] own
Her writing voice is singularly her own and instantly recognizable.
Az írói hangja teljesen egyedi, és azonnal felismerhető.
The building has a style that is singularly its own, mixing old and new elements.
Az épület stílusa teljesen egyedi: a régi és az új elemeket ötvözi.
He approaches problems in a way that is singularly original.
The film is singularly personal, reflecting only the director’s experiences.
Their menu is singularly their own, with dishes you cannot find elsewhere.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This artist has a style that is singularly her own.
Ennek a művésznek teljesen egyedi stílusa van.
The city has a character that is singularly its own.
A városnak egészen egyedi karaktere van.
He solved the problem in a way that was singularly his own.
The song is singularly original and does not sound like other songs.
Her view of the world is singularly her own.
Error frecuente:
Learners may mix this sense with the common intensifier meaning "very." When you say something is "singularly his own," the focus is on it being unique to him, not just very strong. Contexts with possessives ("his own," "her own," "its own") usually signal this uniqueness meaning.
Significado
in a unique or distinctive way
Colocaciones
singularly his own
|singularly her own
|singularly original
|singularly personal
Sinónimos
uniquely (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and neutral than "singularly.")
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distinctively (Emphasizes clear difference from others, without the somewhat formal tone of "singularly.")
Antónimos
typically (Suggests something is like most others of its kind, not special or uniquely its own.)
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generically (Highlights ordinary, non-special qualities, the opposite of the uniqueness in "singularly.")
Temas
evaluation
|art_culture
|core_vocabulary
Definición
in a special way that is only that person’s or thing’s; not like anyone or anything else.
In a way that belongs only to one particular person or thing and is not shared with others.
C2
LITERARY
3
egyenként
B1
Patrón de uso:
[people/things] are considered singularly
The cases must be examined singularly, not as a single group.
Az ügyeket egyenként kell megvizsgálni, nem pedig egyetlen csoportként.
Each application will be judged singularly on its merits.
Minden pályázatot egyenként, a saját érdemei alapján bírálnak el.
Taken singularly, the errors are minor, but together they are serious.
These issues cannot be addressed singularly; they must also be seen in relation to each other.
The witnesses were interviewed singularly to prevent them from influencing one another.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Each problem was looked at singularly.
Minden problémát egyenként vizsgáltak meg.
The students were tested singularly, one at a time.
A diákokat egyenként tesztelték, mindig csak egyet-egyet.
Every item was checked singularly before it was packed.
Each report was read singularly by the manager.
The players were called into the office singularly.
Error frecuente:
This sense is rare and quite literary. In modern English, "individually" or "separately" are usually better choices. Learners may overuse "singularly" here because it looks like "single"; however, in everyday speech this sounds old-fashioned.
Significado
individually; separately; one by one
Colocaciones
taken singularly
|considered singularly
|viewed singularly
Sinónimos
individually (The common modern adverb for doing or considering things one by one.)
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separately (Focuses on being apart from others, without the literary feel of "singularly.")
Antónimos
collectively (Means as a group, which contrasts with the one-by-one idea of "singularly.")
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together (Directly opposite of doing or considering things one by one.)
Temas
formal_writing
|core_vocabulary
Definición
each one alone; not together with other people or things.
Individually and separately from others, rather than together as a group.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
singularly
AFI
GB/sˈɪŋɡjəlɚli/
US/sˈɪŋɡjəlɚli/
Sílabas y acento
sin - gu - larly (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sin)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: singularly
- Plural: singularlies
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
singularly enough
1/sˈɪŋɡjəlɚli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
literary
strangely or surprisingly, given the situation
used to say that something is strange or not what you expect in that situation.
Ejemplos
- Singularly enough, no one complained about the long delay.
- Singularly enough, the smallest company offered the best salary.
- Singularly enough, he refused the promotion everyone thought he wanted.