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.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The treatment plan is specially prepared by taking into account the patient’s hair loss type, hair structure, face shape, and expectations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Kiwanian Chris Bertolero, the event’s master of ceremonies, announced a special feature aboutmidway through the show as two San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies arrived with a K9demonstration that featured Argo, a dog specially trained to sniff out narcotics.
—Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
That site has been specially landscaped with craters, rocks and berms.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for specially
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specially. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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