The authorities took especial interest in him because of his trade union work.
He paid especial attention to her that evening
This is a matter of especial importance.
As a result, he attracted the especial loathing that those with virulent opinions reserve for moderates.
He had an especial dislike of relatives
Often the scorching sun especial during the afternoons apart being very hot also emits harmful ultra violet rays.
Especial and especially have a more limited use than special and specially. Special is always used in preference to especial when the sense is one of being out of the ordinary: a special lesson; he has been specially trained. Special is also used when something is referred to as being for a particular purpose: the word was specially underlined for you. Where an idea of pre-eminence or individuality is involved, either especial or special may be used: he is my especial (or special) friend; he is especially (or specially) good at his job. In informal English, however, special is usually preferred in all contexts
