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

• especially
• notably
• particularly
• specifically

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

Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, as well as new program elements specially paced for weekends. —NPR, 3 May 2025

Can hospital patients and the elderly be efficiently ferried to the bunkers that have been built specially for them? —Jessi Jezewska Stevens, The Dial, 24 Apr. 2025

Choose products specially formulated for dry and/or curly hair. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025

There are a handful of subscriptions specially designed for kids. —Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1