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  2. B1. for a particular 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. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Grammar. Especially or specially? Especially and specially are adverbs. …

  3. specially. British English: specially / ˈspɛʃəlɪ / ADVERB. 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 /.

  4. 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'

  5. 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.

  6. Specially definition: in a distinct or particular way; uniquely. See examples of SPECIALLY used in a sentence.

  7. 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.

  8. Use the adverb specially as a slightly less formal version of especially to mean something done in a particular way — like the fabric of a raincoat that's been specially treated to repel water. Specially also tells about something done for a special occasion, like when you make your sister a specially decorated cake for her birthday.

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