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

With a focus on local ingredients from different regions in Costa Rica, nightly menus are a surprise specially curated by the chefs. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

However, Madsen had an insole specially fit to his foot that arrived Wednesday. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Dec. 2025

Pittsburgh never had an answer, specially to the Duo runs that double-team interior defensive linemen. —Mike Defabo, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025

The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to reward your wine-loving friends, family members, and colleagues with a bottle chosen specially for them. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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