specially

adverb

ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce specially (audio)
Definition of speciallynext
1
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail the supplementary material was specially intended to address earlier accusations of cultural bias

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2
as in extremely
to a great degree a specially gifted pianist

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Recent Examples of specially The silk taffeta dress was specially woven and dyed ivory and featured a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, voluminous skirt and, perhaps most notably, a dramatic 25-foot train and 153-yard tulle veil. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Magnitude caught authorities off guard The French military A400M transport plane, specially converted for firefighting, was a heavyweight new tool in the battle. — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 The design team has also curated a selection of travel accessories, including bestsellers such as the Multi-Zip Case, Passport Cover and Luggage Tag, in colors specially selected for Heathrow. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 The Air Force One planes that are specially built by Boeing are designed to be a virtual White House in the sky to protect against missiles and even a potential nuclear strike. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for specially
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specially
  1. especially
  2. extremely
  3. particularly
  4. very
  5. specifically
  6. highly
  7. notably
  8. incredibly
Adverb
  • If especially juicy, lightly blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The offseason especially has turned into showcase opportunities for players across social media and beyond, either casually or in tournament form.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of especially
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  • In extremely rare cases, hormone injections can trigger a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors are also extremely relieved to see the tree finally coming down.
    — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • Bartman said local businesses also rely on storage units, particularly those that don't have enough room to store equipment or inventory.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Too much change would increase the risk of instability, particularly running through the core of the team which has already seen Tielemans and Rogers leave.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of particularly
Adverb
  • Anna’s sheer lace dress with a huge keyhole in the front and an open back is fine but also like a million other dresses; the same goes for Jude’s nicely constructed, but very familiar, black velvet dress with a corset.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Quarterback Tommy DeVito looked to him on a go route on the very next play, but Williams didn’t cut back inside for the ball, which appeared to frustrate Vrabel on the sideline.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Pierce never disclosed what was causing the discomfort nor what the surgery was specifically done to correct.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The friction is when this starts taking place in smaller resorts, luxury trains, yachts, and where the clientele is specifically paying super high prices to avoid this stuff.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifically
Adverb
  • These guys might do much of the unglamorous work that goes unnoticed, breaking up play, playing short passes and sliding across into position to snuff out counter-attacks, but their role is highly valued in the transfer market.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • People who have it are highly capable learners, but need to be taught in a direct, explicit way.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • The fight notably upstaged the preceding celebrity match between Ray J and Orlando Brown, showcasing surprising talent from the reality personalities.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But this time Holmes unraveled against the Diamondbacks — notably a National League playoff contender — and didn’t make it through the fourth inning.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of notably
Adverb
  • If Rolex can engineer an incredibly deep and wide moat, AI most certainly can.
    — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Warriors stole the first game of the series in Dallas and then held serve in their own euphoric and incredibly loud building in Oakland.
    — Carl Steward, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredibly

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