Need another word that means the same as “specially”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “specially” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Specially” are: especially, particularly, peculiarly, deliberately, intentionally, by design, wilfully, premeditatedly, wittingly, knowingly, consciously, in cold blood
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “specially” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
| by design | So as to pass a given point. |
| consciously | In a deliberate and intentional way. She consciously chose to ignore him. |
| deliberately | With intention; in an intentional manner. The fire was started deliberately. |
| especially | Used to single out one person or thing over all others. Sleep is especially important in growing children. |
| in cold blood | To or toward the inside of. |
| intentionally | With intention; in an intentional manner. I wasn t sure if it was intentionally funny or not. |
| knowingly | In a way that suggests one has secret knowledge or awareness. When a journalist knowingly misleads their readers. |
| particularly | To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common. He particularly asked that I should help you. |
| peculiarly | More than usually; especially. The town is peculiarly built. |
| premeditatedly | With premeditation; deliberately. |
| wilfully | With the intention of causing harm; deliberately. He had wilfully ignored the evidence. |
| wittingly | With full knowledge and deliberation. He wittingly deleted the references. |
| adapted | Changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose. Seeds precisely adapted to the area. |
| choose | Pick out select or choose from a number of alternatives. I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant. |
| chosen | Having been selected as the best or most appropriate. She was Mama s chosen. |
| competitively | In competition. They were clamouring competitively for her attention. |
| dispensation | An act of divine providence. Regulations controlling dispensation of medications. |
| egregious | Outstandingly bad; shocking. An egregious lie. |
| elect | Selected as the best. An elect circle of artists. |
| elite | A group or class of people seen as having the most power and influence in a society, especially on account of their wealth or privilege. The silent majority were looked down upon by the liberal elite. |
| emphasis | Stress given to a word or words when speaking to indicate particular importance. The red light gave the central figure increased emphasis. |
| especial | Surpassing what is common or usual or expected. These traditions are of especial interest to feminists. |
| especially | Used to single out one person or thing over all others. An especially or specially cautious approach to the danger. |
| exceptionally | Only in unusual circumstances. The court allows half an hour in most cases one hour exceptionally for a very important case. |
| extraordinarily | In a very unusual or remarkable way. He did a good job in extraordinarily difficult circumstances. |
| flagrant | Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible. Flagrant violation of human rights. |
| hallmark | Stamp with a hallmark. This attitude hallmarks many a Briton s behaviour abroad. |
| idiosyncratic | Peculiar to the individual. We all have our own idiosyncratic gestures. |
| insofar | To the degree or extent that. Insofar as it can be ascertained the horse lung is comparable to that of man. |
| juncture | A particular point in events or time. At such junctures he always had an impulse to leave. |
| notably | In particular; especially. Such a statement is notably absent from the government s proposals. |
| particular | Used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class. Universals can be simultaneously exemplified by different particulars in different places. |
| particularly | Uniquely or characteristically- John Knowles. He was particularly fussy about spelling. |
| salience | The state of being salient. The political salience of religion has a considerable impact. |
| selected | Chosen in preference to another. |
| singular | Relating to or of the nature of singularity. No explanation accompanied this rather singular statement. |
| singularly | In a remarkable or noticeable way. Charlotte thought her very singularly dressed. |
| special | For a special service or occasion. Customers queue for such specials as vegetable lasagne. |
| specifically | In a way that is exact and clear; precisely. Some collectors maintain spaces specifically to house their larger works of art. |
| specificity | The extent to which a diagnostic test is specific for a particular condition, trait, etc. The specificity of the antibody was checked. |
| uncommon | Marked by an uncommon quality especially superlative or extreme of its kind J R Lowell. Frost and floods are uncommon during these months. |
| unique | A unique person or thing. The situation was unique in British politics. |
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