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
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.
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—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
About six companies specially recruit junior and senior high school students every fall, according to its website.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
The playing surface at State Farm Stadium in Arizona was specially curated in an $800,000 operation by the NFL to provide natural grass for the game.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
About six companies specially recruit junior and senior high school students every fall, according to its website.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
In 1973, Saint Therese was designated Lake County’s first official trauma center, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in triage and trauma care.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for specially
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specially. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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