SPECIALLY Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

specially

adverb

ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē

Definition of specially

as in especially

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail the supplementary material was specially intended to address earlier accusations of cultural bias

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as in extremely

to a great degree a specially gifted pianist

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Recent Examples of specially The 8th overall pick in June’s NBA draft, who hails from San Antonio, Texas, wore a custom pair of shoes his father had made specially for him. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026 The second pathway is an $800,000 USD subscription to a new government bond being created specially for the program. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 His private quarters include a bathtub specially built to accommodate the president's severe disabilities from polio, something that most Americans were unaware of. — John Ramos, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Jetta was trained to swim to the pool’s edge three times a day and inhale deeply through the nebulizer, which was crafted specially for a beluga blowhole. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specially

Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially

Adverb

Indeed, the chance to watch Tom Skerritt for the full length of a feature film, especially nowadays, feels like a rare gift.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
The effect is especially disconcerting as this father and daughter navigate glad-handers and former Nazi collaborators in West Germany who are anxious to bury the past.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of especially

Adverb

Some wondered whether Schrödinger’s equation might be an approximation that works extremely well at the microscopic scale but breaks down at the macroscopic scale, which would mean the measurement postulate of the Copenhagen interpretation is right.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
In the meantime, no one should refrain from using sunscreen, which is extremely well-proven to cause cancer.

— Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

These outcomes can be particularly influential for Gen Z investors building a lifelong financial foundation.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
By changing these layers, researchers hope to vastly improve the function of devices — particularly smaller, wearable, and biodegradable ones.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of particularly

Adverb

And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.

— STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The Dolphins’ attendance has dropped significantly so far this season, albeit in a very limited sample size.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money in Idaho specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
The measure specifically exempts pensions and most individual retirement accounts from the tax, with the exception of Roth IRA and other Roth-type accounts worth $10 million or more — a balance compiled almost exclusively by the 1%.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of specifically

Adverb

There is not enough evidence on the effects of ingesting large amounts or highly concentrated clove formulations, especially for people who are pregnant or nursing.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
The tank contained 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of highly flammable methyl methacrylate.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

While these issues can be addressed, the costs can be incredibly high, and under Florida law, developers are only on the hook for anything identified within the first seven years after a building is handed over to the homeowners association.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The pre-selection debates about three- or four-loss SEC squads and some team no one actually watches will prove incredibly tiresome, too.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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