namely

adverb

name·​ly ˈnām-lē 

: that is to say : to wit

Synonyms of namely

• especially
• specifically
• specially
• to wit

Examples of namely in a Sentence

there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me

Recent Examples on the Web

The usual players at Nobu Hotels are involved here, namely Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Some firms, namely Goldman and Morgan Stanley, were impressed but not enough to change their hold recommendations. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

For a young family of four, the arrival of a second daughter sharpened the constraints of San Francisco life—namely less square footage at higher costs—eventually leading them north to Marin County. — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Last week, Gia posted a TikTok lamenting the less glamorous side of WAG life, namely that roster moves keep taking all her friends away. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for namely

• gamely
• lamely
• tamely

Kids Definition

namely

adverb

name·​ly ˈnām-lē 

: that is to say

the cat family, namely, lions, tigers, and related animals