Special

Quick meaning: Special is an adjective meaning Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.

Meaning

Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.

More Meanings

1. Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
2. (military) Of or related to unconventional warfare.
3. (law) Appointed specifically to examine a single event or issue.
4. Constituting or relating to a species.
5. (euphemistic, not comparable) Of or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities.
6. Of, being, or pertaining to sexual intercourse or the genitals.
7. Infused with a drug, especially marijuana; being an edible.

Example Sentences

her special blend of spices

Everyone is special to someone.

special forces, special operations

his special friend of many years, Bill

Word Forms

• specialer
• specialest
• specials
• specialing
• specialling
• specialed
• specialled

Synonyms for special

Depending on context, synonyms include specific, offer, peculiar, extraordinary, exceptional, particular.

Antonyms for special

Common opposites include common, common-or-garden, everyday, general, ordinary, run-of-the-mill.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include specific, particular, especial, exceptional, extraordinary, primary.

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