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 of specially

• 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

Even the size of the frame is expanding, with specific sequences in the feature shot specially for Imax. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026

The ribs Riles has planned, prepped, and thought about for months have been judged blind and on-site, at a table specially set for the judges underneath his massive tent. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

They’ve been specially designed in sizes that acknowledge that the world includes people with different physiques, but where their faces would be, there’s a mirror. — Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Also, some birdhouses are specially designed, like houses built to attract bluebirds. — The Spruce, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a