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
• 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

Researchers based in the island country found their custom white paint, specially developed to 'sweat,' significantly reduced the need for air conditioning, while also maintaining its appearance for years. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025

Tucked into the resort’s secluded tropical garden, the oasis was designed by Parisian modernist architect Isabelle Stanislas and features services specially created for this wellness treasure that engages all the senses. —Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

The Little Pub Amber, on tap, is brewed specially for the establishment by New England Brewing Company. —Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025

Mediation and Gaming Sessions at the Museum Museum visitors at the Louvre are invited to test the scenario of the Battle of Ain Jalut, specially designed for the Mamluk exhibition, in the presence of a Louvre mediator and an Xbox representative during an exceptional series of workshops. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1