SPECIALLY Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

specially

adverb

ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē

Definition of specially

as in especially

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail the supplementary material was specially intended to address earlier accusations of cultural bias

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as in extremely

to a great degree a specially gifted pianist

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Recent Examples of specially Dishwasher detergents are low-sudsing and specially formulated to work with the appliance’s spray mechanisms and water pressure. — Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026 Cascading waterfall spouts that line the middle of the pool, meantime, are specially angled to target stress points on your body. — Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2026 Most alighted in specially erected tent tunnels and, to the disappointment of the crowds of Swifties waiting in the 40°C heat, there were no sightings of the happy couple. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 July 2026 Mobile dog grooming is a professional grooming service performed inside a specially outfitted van that travels to the client’s location. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for specially

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Adverb

In this tall, slender building though, there’s a feel of being tucked away in the eaves of a guesthouse on some cobblestoned European side street, especially after the long and creaky elevator ride.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Drivers are advised to be especially careful during morning and evening commutes when more deer are crossing roadways.

— Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of especially

Adverb

Analyzing top player movement Changing schools is extremely common, with more than 17,000 athletes in Texas filling out a prior athletic participation form (PAPF) this past year, according to UIL executive director Jamie Harrison.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Here’s an outpost of a chain with some extremely personal, local touches.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

The readers stir controversy, particularly regarding their growing use by law enforcement agencies.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
States are all over the board on questions of employment and particularly unionization of public sector employees, with South Carolina and Mississippi much more limiting than labor-friendly states like New York and California.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of particularly

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Veejay is a great model and sells Naheim’s and Jeffrey’s outfits, which are both really fashionable and exciting; Jeffrey’s burgundy suit is very femme-fatale Ursula.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
Moore has earned the praise after having a very strong spring.

— Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

The strike ballot comes during one of Britain’s hottest summers on record and is thought to be among the first centered specifically on workplace conditions during a heatwave.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026
Police are urging anyone with information about Waddell's whereabouts to come forward, specifically asking fishermen, boat operators and residents along Grenada's southern coastline to report any sightings that could assist in the search.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of specifically

Adverb

Only about half of employees in his research rated leaders highly in demonstrating care.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
After what Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self believes was a highly successful two-month summer set of workouts, the 14 Jayhawk players on the 2026-27 roster have headed to their hometowns for a month-long breather.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

The campaign included live song previews on tour, a UMusic Shop retail takeover, and a Spotify billboard lyric campaign, all while maintaining a notably quiet traditional press footprint.

— Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The roster still lacks scoring punch, most notably off the bench.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of notably

Adverb

This in addition to an incredibly massive health data and tracking software and app market, which has grown significantly since the early days of the smartphone.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
That’s only a 30% drop from its first weekend, an incredibly modest slide for a blockbuster.

— Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 27 July 2026

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