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
• particularly
• specifically
• notably

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

Performance fabrics, especially ones like Crypton, Sunbrella, or Revolution fabrics, are specially engineered for stain resistance and easy cleaning. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025

Cotton or acrylic can usually be washed normally, but wool and silk have to be handled specially to avoid shrinking or unnecessary wear. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025

According to Mohave County, most native desert plants fall into one of five groups specially protected from theft, vandalism, or unnecessary destruction by Arizona's Native Plant Law. —Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025

At Smile Hair Clinic, such cases are specially managed under the supervision of a doctor. —Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1