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  2. uk / ˈspeʃ. ə l.i / us / ˈspeʃ. ə l.i / (also especially) specially adverb (VERY) Add to word list. extremely or in particular: This is a specially good wine. "Is there anything you want to do this evening?" "Not specially." The children really liked the museum, specially the dinosaurs. Fewer examples. I'm not specially keen on cheese.

  3. If something has been done specially for a particular person or purpose, it has been done only for that person or purpose. This soap is specially designed for sensitive skins. American English: specially / ˈspɛʃəli /. Arabic: خُصُوصاً.

  4. specially adverb (FOR ONE PURPOSE) I came here specially to see you. She has a wheelchair that was specially made for her. The opera "Aida" was specially written for the opening of the Cairo opera house in 1871. The generously proportioned singer has to have all his garments specially made.

  5. 1. If something has been done specially for a particular person or purpose, it has been done only for that person or purpose. [...] 2. Specially is used to mean more than usually or more than other things. [informal] [...] More. English usage. What is the difference between especially and specially? More. Synonyms of 'specially'

  6. He's specially trained to dismantle bombs. The book was written specially for children. The wheels were specially designed to run on these tracks. The school was specially equipped to teach technical subjects. The sofa was specially made for the room.

  7. 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. Synonyms. especially. notably. particularly. specifically.

  8. being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You'd better call the special number. pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive; unique: the special features of a plan. having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.: a special messenger.