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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The package that he brings to Test rugby - the pace, size, aerial ability and appetite for the ball - is pretty special.

From BBC

She believes the "beautiful and sumptuous" loos are just an example of their vision, which was to be "something very special for everyone".

From BBC

"From the start, I think everybody could see how special he is, how fast he is."

From BBC

Diana, a Colombian woman, is detained with her 10-year-old daughter who suffers from Hirschsprung's disease, which causes blocked bowels and can require a special diet.

From Barron's

It’s always special for Bob Baffert to win the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, since the race is named after the late owner of Silver Charm, one of the trainer’s six Kentucky Derby champions.

From Los Angeles Times

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