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

Incline mats are perfect for beginners, specially designed to help guide users to do a basic roll. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025

The brand boasts of made-to-order menu items and specially roasted beans. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025

The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, held April 25–27, is an annual event developed by Rotary International and specially tailored by Rotary District 5340 to serve students in San Diego and Imperial Counties. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025

Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, as well as new program elements specially paced for weekends. —NPR, 3 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1