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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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The La Costa Canyon production features the School Edition, specially adapted for family-friendly audiences while preserving the hilarity and high-energy spectacle of the original.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Many times, trailers are specially modified to smuggle people with hidden compartments in case of inspections.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Therapists are specially trained in working with younger guests.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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 5 Apr. 2026.
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