special

1 of 2

adjective

spe·cial ˈspe-shəl How to pronounce special (audio)

: distinguished by some unusual quality

especially : being in some way superior

our special blend

: held in particular esteem

a special friend

: readily distinguishable from others of the same category : unique

they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving

: of, relating to, or constituting a species : specific

: being other than the usual : additional, extra

: designed for a particular purpose or occasion

specialness noun

special

2 of 2

noun

: one that is used for a special service or occasion

caught the commuter special to work

: something (such as a television program) that is not part of a regular series

: a featured dish at a restaurant

the specials of the day

Example Sentences

Adjective This is a special case and I want you to handle it personally. Only under special circumstances will you be allowed to retake the test. Your many years of service put you in a special category. Why should you receive any special treatment? It takes a special quality to do what he did. This is a very special occasion. Are you doing anything special over the holidays? We have a special guest tonight—the mayor. No one is more special to me than my wife. He always made her feel special. Noun a one-hour special on whales Today's lunch special is chili. The specials are on the board. They were having a special on paper towels so I stocked up. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

As a runner, Tanner is underappreciated but at the same time Caleb is special there.

Tim Bielik, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 So to get to do that again with the same guys is just really special.

Josh Chesler, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2022 Lots of wonderful competitors here, but Fanning’s work is special.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 What is special for kids during Doors Open Milwaukee 2022?

Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 So just to get back with him and the gang again was so, so special.

Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Reusable coffee cups and travel mugs are nothing new, but this one is special.

Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 The atmosphere is special to D.C.-area resident Adena Galinsky.

Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 But after a good training camp of picking up the defensive scheme and by midseason, playing a lot and eventually starting, Kingsbury said, Thompson had a chance to be special.

José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022

Noun

The studio also showed off a look at its Werewolf by Night Halloween special, which stars Gael Garcia Bernal and is directed by veteran composer Michael Giacchino.

Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 Fans can pre-order the special now, which is slated to air on the platform at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on October 5.

Ej Panaligan, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Known for his comedic takes on married and family life, Arnold's first Netflix standup special, Fat Ballerina, debuted in 2019.

Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Funny 30th Birthday Gift for Anyone Make a gift of wine extra special — and extra Instagrammable — by transforming ordinary bottles with custom 30th birthday labels.

Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 In addition to the one-hour GameDay special, Davis and crew will have live updates from inside Acrisure Stadium throughout the day and anchor halftime coverage.

Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 For the first time in the franchise's history, all three of the currently airing Law & Order series will be joining forces for a three-hour special that is set to air Sept. 22, from 8-11 p.m.

Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Earlier this month, paparazzi photos also reveal the singer and the sports agent heading home from a filming session for Adele's TV special, An Audience with Adele—an appearance that also marks her first performance in four years.

Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 In the special — which celebrates teachers around the globe and is based on the classic Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz — the gang becomes anxious about starting at a new school in the fall.

Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

special

adjective

spe·cial ˈspe-shəl How to pronounce special (audio)

: unusual and better in some way : extraordinary

a special occasion

To an outsider, it wouldn't sound all that special. But to the ears of a Pickwell kid, it was magic.

Jerry Spinelli, Maniac Magee

: liked very well

a special friend

: different from others : unique

a special case

: extra entry 1

a special edition

: meant for a particular purpose or occasion

a special diet

Legal Definition

special

adjective

spe·cial

: distinguished by some unusual quality

: relating to a single thing or class of things : having an individual character or trait

owed them a special duty not owed to the public at large

: supplemental to the regular

: assigned or provided to meet a need not covered under established procedures

: designed or selected for a particular purpose, occasion, or other end

family courts are courts of limited and special jurisdiction

Cleveland v. Cleveland, 559 P.2d 744 (1977)

: containing particulars and details

a special pleading

special

adjective

as in only

being the one or ones of a class with no other members the President claimed that international terrorism was a special threat that required a special way of dealing with it

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

only
unique
one
lone
singular
sole
distinctive
single
solitary
alone
one-off
sui generis
distinct
matchless
incomparable
unparalleled
unrivaled
inimitable
solo
peerless
unequaled
unsurpassable
unmatched
unaccompanied
unattended
individual
unrivalled
unequalled
separate
unsurpassed
nonce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

myriad
miscellaneous
multifarious
mixed
varied
popular
manifold
assorted
prevalent
heterogenous
promiscuous
prevailing
recurrent
divers
perennial
patchwork
rampant
motley
repeated

as in precious

granted special treatment or attention one student who was treated as special by the teacher

Synonyms & Similar Words

precious
loved
cherished
beloved
favorite
sweet
darling
pet
dear
favored
adored
appreciated
fond
treasured
esteemed
admired
revered
prized
preferred
relished
white-headed
fair-haired

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

forgotten
unbeloved
disliked
ignored
despised
hated
detested
disdained
abhorred
unfavorite
disfavored
abominated
abandoned
execrated
alienated
loathed
estranged

as in specific

of a particular or exact sort you'll need special permission from the fire department to do that

Synonyms & Similar Words

specific
precise
distinct
sole
specialized
set
peculiar
especial
express
unique
only
distinctive
concrete
exclusive
limited
single
separate
individual
restricted
given
specified
solitary
lone
differentiated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonspecific
general
universal
generic
generalized
nonexclusive

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of special are especial, individual, particular, and specific. While all these words mean "of or relating to one thing or class," special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own.

special ingredients

The meanings of especial and special largely overlap; however, especial may add implications of preeminence or preference.

a matter of especial importance

While the synonyms individual and special are close in meaning, individual implies unequivocal reference to one of a class or group.

valued each individual opinion

In some situations, the words particular and special are roughly equivalent. However, particular stresses the distinctness of something as an individual.

a ballet step of particular difficulty

Although the words specific and special have much in common, specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species.

children with specific nutritional needs

单词	special
释义	special 1 of 2 adjective spe·cial ˈspe-shəl 1 : distinguished by some unusual quality especially : being in some way superior our special blend 2 : held in particular esteem a special friend 3 a : readily distinguishable from others of the same category : unique they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving b : of, relating to, or constituting a species : specific 4 : being other than the usual : additional, extra 5 : designed for a particular purpose or occasion specialness noun special 2 of 2 noun 1 : one that is used for a special service or occasion caught the commuter special to work 2 : something (such as a television program) that is not part of a regular series 3 : a featured dish at a restaurant the specials of the day Synonyms Adjective alone lone one one-off only singular sole solitary sui generis unique See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective This is a special case and I want you to handle it personally. Only under special circumstances will you be allowed to retake the test. Your many years of service put you in a special category. Why should you receive any special treatment? It takes a special quality to do what he did. This is a very special occasion. Are you doing anything special over the holidays? We have a special guest tonight—the mayor. No one is more special to me than my wife. He always made her feel special. Noun a one-hour special on whales Today's lunch special is chili. The specials are on the board. They were having a special on paper towels so I stocked up. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective As a runner, Tanner is underappreciated but at the same time Caleb is special there. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 So to get to do that again with the same guys is just really special. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2022 Lots of wonderful competitors here, but Fanning’s work is special. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 What is special for kids during Doors Open Milwaukee 2022? Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 So just to get back with him and the gang again was so, so special. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Reusable coffee cups and travel mugs are nothing new, but this one is special. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 The atmosphere is special to D.C.-area resident Adena Galinsky. Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 But after a good training camp of picking up the defensive scheme and by midseason, playing a lot and eventually starting, Kingsbury said, Thompson had a chance to be special. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 Noun The studio also showed off a look at its Werewolf by Night Halloween special, which stars Gael Garcia Bernal and is directed by veteran composer Michael Giacchino. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 Fans can pre-order the special now, which is slated to air on the platform at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on October 5. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Known for his comedic takes on married and family life, Arnold's first Netflix standup special, Fat Ballerina, debuted in 2019. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Funny 30th Birthday Gift for Anyone Make a gift of wine extra special — and extra Instagrammable — by transforming ordinary bottles with custom 30th birthday labels. Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 In addition to the one-hour GameDay special, Davis and crew will have live updates from inside Acrisure Stadium throughout the day and anchor halftime coverage. Mark Heim \| Mheim@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 For the first time in the franchise's history, all three of the currently airing Law & Order series will be joining forces for a three-hour special that is set to air Sept. 22, from 8-11 p.m. Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Earlier this month, paparazzi photos also reveal the singer and the sports agent heading home from a filming session for Adele's TV special, An Audience with Adele—an appearance that also marks her first performance in four years. Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 In the special — which celebrates teachers around the globe and is based on the classic Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz — the gang becomes anxious about starting at a new school in the fall. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French especial, from Latin specialis individual, particular, from species species First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing special special district special character special agent on special offer special interest special effects special effect special education special ed special master special purpose acquisition company special pleading special theory of relativity special school special delivery handyman's special special assessment special handling on special special relativity special needs special drawing rights Saturday night special special sauce See More special district special character special agent on special offer special interest special effects special effect special education special ed special master special purpose acquisition company special pleading special theory of relativity special school special delivery handyman's special special assessment special handling on special special relativity special needs special drawing rights Saturday night special special sauce See More Kids Definition special adjective spe·cial ˈspe-shəl 1 : unusual and better in some way : extraordinary a special occasion To an outsider, it wouldn't sound all that special. But to the ears of a Pickwell kid, it was magic. Jerry Spinelli, Maniac Magee 2 : liked very well a special friend 3 : different from others : unique a special case 4 : extra entry 1 a special edition 5 : meant for a particular purpose or occasion a special diet Legal Definition special adjective spe·cial 1 : distinguished by some unusual quality 2 : relating to a single thing or class of things : having an individual character or trait owed them a special duty not owed to the public at large 3 a : supplemental to the regular b : assigned or provided to meet a need not covered under established procedures 4 : designed or selected for a particular purpose, occasion, or other end family courts are courts of limited and special jurisdiction Cleveland v. Cleveland, 559 P.2d 744 (1977) 5 : containing particulars and details a special pleading special adjective 1 as in only being the one or ones of a class with no other members the President claimed that international terrorism was a special threat that required a special way of dealing with it Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance only unique one lone singular sole distinctive single solitary alone one-off sui generis distinct matchless incomparable unparalleled unrivaled inimitable solo peerless unequaled unsurpassable unmatched unaccompanied unattended individual unrivalled unequalled separate unsurpassed nonce Antonyms & Near Antonyms myriad miscellaneous multifarious mixed varied popular manifold assorted prevalent heterogenous promiscuous prevailing recurrent divers perennial patchwork rampant motley repeated See More 2 as in precious granted special treatment or attention one student who was treated as special by the teacher Synonyms & Similar Words precious loved cherished beloved favorite sweet darling pet dear favored adored appreciated fond treasured esteemed admired revered prized preferred relished white-headed fair-haired Antonyms & Near Antonyms forgotten unbeloved disliked ignored despised hated detested disdained abhorred unfavorite disfavored abominated abandoned execrated alienated loathed estranged See More 3 as in specific of a particular or exact sort you'll need special permission from the fire department to do that Synonyms & Similar Words specific precise distinct sole specialized set peculiar especial express unique only distinctive concrete exclusive limited single separate individual restricted given specified solitary lone differentiated Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonspecific general universal generic generalized nonexclusive Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of special are especial, individual, particular, and specific. While all these words mean "of or relating to one thing or class," special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own. special ingredients The meanings of especial and special largely overlap; however, especial may add implications of preeminence or preference. a matter of especial importance While the synonyms individual and special are close in meaning, individual implies unequivocal reference to one of a class or group. valued each individual opinion In some situations, the words particular and special are roughly equivalent. However, particular stresses the distinctness of something as an individual. a ballet step of particular difficulty Although the words specific and special have much in common, specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species. children with specific nutritional needs Phrases Containing special special interest special interest
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special

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