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
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
It’s specially made to improve your ability to concentrate and think clearly.
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Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Eclipse glasses are thousands of times darker than normal sunglasses and specially made to enable wearers to look at the sun during these kinds of celestial events.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
This dog shampoo for smelly dogs is specially designed to combat even the most stubborn odors.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Burt's Bees Mama Belly Butter $13 $13 Soothe a growing bump with a rich belly butter that is specially formulated for pregnant bodies.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
The cabin crew is specially trained and equipped to put the fire out.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
It is also specially designed to provide a habitat for birds and mammals that mimics the thermal performance of natural log hollows.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
They’re made specially for hiking from a quick-drying, breathable blend of polyamide and elastane that also provides UPF 40+ protection from the sun’s harmful rays.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, that played a central role in organizing the delivery, said efforts were underway to move toward a jetty that has been specially constructed to bring the food to land.
—NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024
Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Eclipse glasses are thousands of times darker than normal sunglasses and specially made to enable wearers to look at the sun during these kinds of celestial events.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
This dog shampoo for smelly dogs is specially designed to combat even the most stubborn odors.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Burt's Bees Mama Belly Butter $13 $13 Soothe a growing bump with a rich belly butter that is specially formulated for pregnant bodies.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
The cabin crew is specially trained and equipped to put the fire out.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
It is also specially designed to provide a habitat for birds and mammals that mimics the thermal performance of natural log hollows.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
They’re made specially for hiking from a quick-drying, breathable blend of polyamide and elastane that also provides UPF 40+ protection from the sun’s harmful rays.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, that played a central role in organizing the delivery, said efforts were underway to move toward a jetty that has been specially constructed to bring the food to land.
—NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specially. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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