Synonyms of specifically

specifically

adverb

spi-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē 

1

as in especially

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail

specifically, I object to the second point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• especially
• particularly
• notably
• specially
• in particular
• expressly
• concretely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generally
• primarily
• mainly
• mostly
• largely
• principally
• substantially
• chiefly
• basically
• predominantly
• altogether
• overall
• by and large

2

as in particularly

in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others

the medical study is focused on women, and specifically older women

Synonyms & Similar Words

• especially
• particularly
• in particular
• personally
• in especial
• individually
• selectively
• restrictively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generally
• widely
• broadly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of specifically

The analysis was specifically requested by the viceroy of New Spain as a test of the friar’s scientific expertise. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

For Nike specifically, issues such as revenue decline in China and a drastic step back from wholesale to focus on direct-to-consumer selling in recent years have hurt sales. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Looking to invest specifically in the residential rental sector? — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

As for who specifically steps into Barkov’s top-line role, veteran forward Lars Eller handled that responsibility in the second half of Thursday’s game at San Jose. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026