Definitions

special

[spesh-uhl] / ˈspɛʃ əl /

ADJECTIVE

distinguished, distinctive; important in own way

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate certain different exceptional exclusive extraordinary individual limited main major memorable particular peculiar personal primary proper rare significant specialized specific unique unusual

STRONG

best characteristic chief choice express first gala set smashing sole

WEAK

defined definite designated determinate earmarked especial festive marked momentous out of the ordinary red-letter reserved restricted select uncommon unreal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

OK common commonplace conventional familiar general improper indefinite insignificant like minor normal ordinary regular secondary similar standard uncertain unimportant unlimited unnoteworthy unrestricted unsuitable usual

STRONG

least worst

WEAK

indistinctive undistinguished

Example Sentences

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After being arrested at Kwong's home on 1 May, Wai allegedly had his warrant card as a City of London special police officer and a second - fake - card identifying him as a superintendent.

From BBC

"We're sharing intelligence on a 24/7 basis in the usual way. That is the special relationship."

From BBC

Concerns include lower online membership renewal rates, investor expectations for a special dividend, and the stock’s high valuation.

From Barron's

The panel will also examine whether he discriminated unfairly by "dispensing special favours or privileges".

From BBC

She ultimately wound up paying $36 after her doctor’s office routed her prescription to a separate mail-order pharmacy with a special savers program.

From Barron's

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