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
Some people require medications, specialized medical equipment that needs power to charge and specially prepared foods that require refrigeration.
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Esme Mazzeo, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
To add to the concept, the restaurant is serviced by a blind waitstaff specially trained to offer guidance and reassurance.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Everything from the individual suspenders on each character to the grosgrain specially crafted for the film was exceptionally considered by Lovaas and her team, an attention to detail that makes all the difference on screen.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Former Real Madrid striker Joselu wore a picture of a dog on his shin guards for a Champions League quarter-final last season (Gonzalo Arroyo – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Some footballers opt to have their shin guards specially fitted.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Esme Mazzeo, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
To add to the concept, the restaurant is serviced by a blind waitstaff specially trained to offer guidance and reassurance.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Everything from the individual suspenders on each character to the grosgrain specially crafted for the film was exceptionally considered by Lovaas and her team, an attention to detail that makes all the difference on screen.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Former Real Madrid striker Joselu wore a picture of a dog on his shin guards for a Champions League quarter-final last season (Gonzalo Arroyo – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Some footballers opt to have their shin guards specially fitted.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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