specially

adverb

spe·​cial·​ly ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce specially (audio)
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

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.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of specially was in the 14th century

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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specially. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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