specially

spe·cial·ly

adv \ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē\

Definition of SPECIALLY

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 2 <makes a specially fine curry> <was specially pleased with the gift>

Examples of SPECIALLY

1. dresses made specially for a wedding
2. The speech was written specially for the occasion.
3. The room was specially designed to be used as a library.
4. I was specially pleased with your gift.
5. people who are not specially gifted
6. I don't want to be treated specially.

First Known Use of SPECIALLY

14th century

Related to SPECIALLY

Synonyms: especially, notably, particularly, specifically

Antonyms: generally

Related Words: concretely, expressly

Near Antonyms: altogether, basically, by and large, chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially

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Rhymes with SPECIALLY

fleshly, freshly