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

Pere Marquette Park has been largely deserted during the Republican National Convention, despite being specially included in the credentials-only security perimeter, a move that eliminated the prospect of using the park as a protest zone. —Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2024

The cutting-edge sheet mask is specially created to deliver active ingredients with more precision and penetrate the skin deeper, ensuring faster and more effective enhancements in tightness, brightness, and firmness. —Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024

Halal food, or food specially prepared for Muslims to consume under Islamic law, spans a broad range of cuisines. —Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2024

Most likely, the goal was to get one’s pieces to a hole at the end of the game board that was often either specially marked or larger than the other holes. —Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 16 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1