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
Other nighttime parades, like Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, are exclusive to specially ticketed after-hours events and not included with standard park admission like Disney Starlight will be.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Two new Boeing 747-8 planes are currently being specially customized to become the next generation of Air Force One — a project that has been in the works for years and subject to delays.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 May 2025
At the start of the weekly event, the Holy Father crisscrossed the cobblestone square in the iconic popemobile, a white Mercedes-Benz specially constructed so the pontiff can be visible for public appearances while still protected.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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The Saatva Rx mattress is specially designed for people with chronic back and hip pain.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Two new Boeing 747-8 planes are currently being specially customized to become the next generation of Air Force One — a project that has been in the works for years and subject to delays.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 May 2025
At the start of the weekly event, the Holy Father crisscrossed the cobblestone square in the iconic popemobile, a white Mercedes-Benz specially constructed so the pontiff can be visible for public appearances while still protected.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Saatva Rx mattress: on sale for $3,099 (9% off)
Original price: $3,399
The Saatva Rx mattress is specially designed for people with chronic back and hip pain.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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