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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"There is a special link between the two royal families… there is affection between the two Kingdoms and a lot of shared history."

From BBC

But he flunked his second effort, meaning he had to produce something special in his third run -- and he did not disappoint.

From Barron's

"I felt like I was really close to doing something special," Scheffler said.

From Barron's

Thursday and a second demand with a Monday deadline, said Heith Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix division.

From Los Angeles Times

"Getting the first medal in front of the home crowd, that's really special," he said.

From BBC

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