specially vs especially :

specially or especially

In most contexts “specially” is more common than “especially,” but when you mean “particularly” “especially” works better: “I am not especially excited about inheriting my grandmother’s neurotic Siamese cat.” “Especial” in the place of “special” is very formal and rather old-fashioned.

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Definitions
  specially
  • r  in a special manner
    a specially arranged dinner
  • r  to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
    an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
  especially
  • r  to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
    an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
  • r  in a special manner
News & Articles
  specially
  • True colors come out
    When it comes to whipping up Stanley Cup luck, the Boston Bruins are getting a little help from their bronze friends. Statues of George Washington, Paul Revere, John Singleton Copley and the ducklings on Boston Common are decked out in specially tailored black and gold jerseys to support the team in its quest for the NHL championship against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Bruins received permits ...
    June 18, 2013 - Boston Herald
  • Italian Jewelry Designs From 2013 Las Vegas Jewelry Week
    U.S. jewelry retailers in search of Italian jewelry in the specially branded section of the JCK Las Vegas tradeshow.
    June 17, 2013 - Forbes
  • You’ve heard of zen gardening, but how about zen drawing?
    The Buddha Board is a specially designed art board that you paint on with an included brush and water. That’s right, you don’t use paint or ink… just water. The zen aspect is that as the water evaporates your image will completely disappear. This is supposed to teach you to live in the now. Draw/write [...]
    June 17, 2013 - The Gadgeteer
  especially
  • Especially for Seniors - For seniors, knowledge is power
    Six years ago, figures from AARP showed that Maine is not just the “oldest” state (15 percent are 65 or older) but it’s the poorest – especially for senior citizens. More than one in five Mainers age 65-plus receive Social Security and for 25 percent of them, it’s their only income.
    June 13, 2013 - American Journal
  • WA heroin use, deaths up, especially in youth - Thu, 13 Jun 2013 PST
    SEATTLE — Heroin use and related deaths have increased significantly across Washington over the past decade, especially among people younger than 30, according to a new study released Wednesday.
    June 13, 2013 - The Spokesman-Review
  • Wash. heroin use, deaths up., especially in youth
    Heroin use and related deaths have increased significantly across Washington over the past decade, especially among people younger than 30, according to a new study released Wednesday.
    June 13, 2013 - Seattle Times