specially

adverb

spe·​cial·​ly ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē 

1

: in a special manner

treated her friends specially

2

a

: for a special purpose

dresses made specially for the occasion

b

: in particular : specifically

made specially for you

3

: especially sense 2

makes a specially fine curry

was specially pleased with the gift

Synonyms

• especially
• notably
• particularly
• specifically

Examples of specially in a Sentence

dresses made specially for a wedding

The speech was written specially for the occasion.

The room was specially designed to be used as a library.

I was specially pleased with your gift.

people who are not specially gifted

I don't want to be treated specially.

Recent Examples on the Web

Dolby Cinemas are specially designed auditoriums with plush, reclining seats and a combination of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which deliver crisp visuals and immersive sound. —Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025

Climate-resilient seeds: These seeds are specially bred or engineered to withstand extreme weather conditions, such as drought, floods, or extreme temperatures, to ensure food security despite climate adversity. —Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025

Since 2001, presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Trump, and Joe Biden have all been driven in custom Cadillacs specially developed by GM. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025

Running from 29th March to 17th August, the exhibition celebrates Velasco’s landscapes and his significant role in 19th-century Mexican art, and the cocktails, which have been specially created for this first-ever U.K. showcase. —Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1