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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His legal team has lodged a special defence of alibi in connection with the murder accusation.

From BBC

Mosley suggested that instead of working to make a Kirk holiday, Kansas lawmakers could fully fund special education programs in the state, or address rural hospital closures or raise the minimum wage.

From Salon

"Our athletes come from incredibly diverse backgrounds and that's one of the things that makes our programme so special."

From BBC

The proposed stake reduction could generate about MYR810 million for CIMB, strengthening its capital buffer for loan growth and potential special dividends, he reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal

The store gets about 4,500 diners a month and regularly hosts special events.

From The Wall Street Journal

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