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

Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, the Chicago Symphony’s artist-in-residence, returns to sing a work specially written for her and string trio Time For Three, and director-in-waiting Klaus Mäkelä bookends his East Coast CSO tour with two home-turf appearances. —Ellen Przepasniak, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026

The current Air Force One models are VC-25s, military versions of the Boeing 747-200B, specially suited for the president, including special electronic, communications, and security equipment and the ability to refuel in flight. —Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026

During the Ayurveda Wellness Path, an Ayurvedic menu is specially prepared from the nutritious and healthy Como kitchen. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

These will be specially marked. —Chris Baskind, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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