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specially Synonyms

Another word for specially

Choosing another word for specially depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

For a specific purpose, person, or occasion; in a distinct or customized manner.

Usage Example

"The ergonomic chair was specifically designed to support the lower back during long working hours."

Strongest
specifically
expressly
Strong
exclusively
explicitly
purposely

• adverb (Context 2)

To an unusual or particularly great extent; above all (used mainly in informal speech as a variant of 'especially').

Usage Example

"She enjoys outdoor activities in the winter, especially cross-country skiing."

Strongest
especially
particularly
Strong
notably
exceptionally
peculiarly
markedly

Opposites of specially

The opposite of specially shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

generally
normally
ordinarily
barely
conventionally
hardly
slightly
See all opposites of specially

• Nearby Words

specialization
specialize
specialized
specially
specialness
specialty
specie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Specially. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/specially
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