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

In the video, Brayden is overcome with emotion after seeing the cake, gifts and specially requested Spider-Man decor his mom arranged for his celebration. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

High-quality products are specially made to ensure safety and effectiveness. —Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024

Unlike a traditional hair dryer, the Dyson Supersonic is specially engineered to dry and style wet hair without causing damage. —Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024

These small, powered, bookshelf speakers are designed specifically for recording studios and are specially tailored for close or near-field listening. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1