Synonyms for

Specially

Verb / ˈspeʃʌli: / / ˈspeʃli: / Another word for specially — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to talk about something that is done in a special way or for a particular purpose

Synonyms & similar words

especially peculiarly particularly particularly specifically especially uniquely distinctively peculiarly exclusively individually privately personally solely only exceptionally extraordinarily remarkably unusually abnormally oddly curiously weirdly

Synonyms by register

Formal

particularly specifically distinctly exceptionally

Informal

especially really very awfully

Literary

singularly peculiarly

Antonyms

generally ordinarily normally commonly usually regularly typically

Common collocations

  • specially designed
  • specially made
  • specially adapted
  • specially selected
  • specially treated
  • specially trained
  • specially developed

Word family

noun specialty
verb specialize
adjective special

Usage note

Often confused with 'especially', which is the more common and generally preferred form. 'Specially' is typically used when referring to something made or done for a particular purpose.

Example sentences

  1. He dressed up specially for the party.
  2. She cooked dinner specially for her grandparents.
  3. The company created a specially designed app for their customers.
  4. He wrote a song specially for his girlfriend.
  5. The museum has a specially curated exhibit on ancient civilizations.

Quotes

  • "Each day is a special gift from God, and while life may not always be fair, you must never allow the pains, hurdles, and handicaps of the moment to poison your attitude and plans for yourself and your future. You can never win when you wear the ugly cloak of self-pity, and the sour sound of whining will certainly frighten away any opportunity for success. Never again. There is a better way." - Og Mandino
  • "We are all special cases." - Albert Camus
  • "I'm not special. I'm a limited edition." - Josh Groban

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