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 of specially

• 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

Magnitude caught authorities off guard The French military A400M transport plane, specially converted for firefighting, was a heavyweight new tool in the battle. — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

The design team has also curated a selection of travel accessories, including bestsellers such as the Multi-Zip Case, Passport Cover and Luggage Tag, in colors specially selected for Heathrow. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

The Air Force One planes that are specially built by Boeing are designed to be a virtual White House in the sky to protect against missiles and even a potential nuclear strike. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Some microfiber materials are specially designed for sensitive surfaces. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a