Synonyms of specifically

specifically

adverb

spi-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē 

1

as in especially

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail

specifically, I object to the second point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• especially
• particularly
• notably
• specially
• in particular
• expressly
• concretely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generally
• primarily
• mainly
• mostly
• largely
• principally
• substantially
• chiefly
• basically
• predominantly
• altogether
• overall
• by and large

2

as in particularly

in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others

the medical study is focused on women, and specifically older women

Synonyms & Similar Words

• especially
• particularly
• in particular
• personally
• in especial
• individually
• selectively
• restrictively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generally
• widely
• broadly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of specifically

Now researchers have analyzed samples taken from within the structure itself—specifically, the crater’s peak ring, an inner ring that formed when the Chicxulub impact produced enough debris to form a mound in the center of its crater that later collapses. —Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 June 2026

So, how much interest can a $200,000 CD account specifically earn if opened now? —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 June 2026

But research from Airalo found that many Americans are rethinking the usual European hotspots specifically because of crowding concerns. —Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026

Kirkland later relayed the story to his wife, Françoise Kirkland, who says Monroe specifically requested the intimate shoot environment. —Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026