Definition of SPECIALLY

specially

Meanings

Adverb

  • in a special manner
    • "a specially arranged dinner"
  • to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
    • "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger"

Adv

  • For a special purpose, person, or occasion.
  • extremely
  • in particular

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.

Synonyms

especially, exceedingly, for a special purpose, particularly, passing, peculiarly, quite, specifically, very

Scrabble Score: 16

specially is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
specially is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
specially is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

specially is a valid Words With Friends word