specially
/ˈspɛʃəli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
For a special purpose, person, or occasion.
Adverb
Examples
We had this cake made specially for your birthday.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
extremely
Adverb
Examples
She's specially good at running.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “specially” mean?
For a special purpose, person, or occasion.
Is “specially” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.