This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

• Lexulous
• Wordscraper
• Wordosaur

ad. To an extent or degree deserving of special emphasis; particularly.

ad. In a special manner; specially

ad. particularly; to a greater extent than is normal

ad. Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something

ad. In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.

In an especial manner; particularly; principally; chiefly; peculiarly; specially; in reference to one person or thing in particular.

ad. in a special manner

ad. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

"Well, I'm going to steer clear of the predictions for full-fledged 'virtual reality' - I think those are probably way too far off to be realistic, especially as they were suggested in the 1980s and we've not gotten *especially* closer."

esp   

especial    specialist    special    specialty   

chiefly    particularly    peculiarly   

freshly    specially