especial

adjective

es·pe·cial i-ˈspe-shəl How to pronounce especial (audio)

: being distinctive: such as

: directed toward a particular individual, group, or end

sent especial greetings to his son

took especial care to speak clearly

: of special note or importance : unusually great or significant

a decision of especial relevance

: highly distinctive or personal : peculiar

had an especial dislike for music

: close, intimate

his especial crony

: specific, particular

had no especial destination in mind

Example Sentences

This is a matter of especial importance. a candidate who handled the stunning defeat with especial grace

Recent Examples on the Web That could be an especial concern for people with long COVID, many of whose initial infections were asymptomatic or mild.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2021 The fact that Burgoyne stayed here on his trip back to London makes this house of especial historical interest.

Laura Euler For Dirt.com, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2021 But they were pursued with especial vigor: the Fifth Republic, under Debré, became an even more technocratic and administrative one than France had had before—which is saying something.

Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2021 The show had especial significance to the American military community.

David W. Blight, The New Yorker, 9 June 2021 Conservatives, confronting the conundrum of woke capitalism, have had especial reason to consider this adage of late.

Jack Butler, National Review, 1 May 2021 For those familiar with the greater Boston area, the book is an especial treat, as many of her examples include familiar landmarks.

Michael P. H. Stanley, National Review, 20 Mar. 2021 The Giants have been paying attention to the former Blue Jays starter all off season and took especial notice last week, when Sanchez hit 98 mph in a bullpen session.

Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2021 One of Wallace’s neighbors takes especial pride in having the biggest and most prominently displayed American flag on their street.

Michael Washburn, National Review, 10 Sep. 2020 See More

especial

adjective

as in extraordinary

being out of the ordinary a candidate who handled the stunning defeat with especial grace

Synonyms & Similar Words

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exceptional
unusual
unique
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uncommon
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anomalous
noticeable
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conspicuous
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unimaginable
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

common
ordinary
usual
customary
normal
typical
frequent
unextraordinary
unexceptional
familiar
everyday

as in intimate

closely acquainted he told his especial friends about the job offer but kept everyone else in the dark

Synonyms & Similar Words

intimate
familiar
close
inseparable
inward
bosom
friendly
social
dear
boon
near
tight
affectionate
chummy
genial
loving
convivial
comfortable
cordial
buddy-buddy
gracious
clannish
thick
companionable
neighborly
affable
easy
gregarious
hearty
devoted
sociable
fond
confidential
adoring
cozy
amicable
warm
close-knit
secretive
tender
tight-knit
snug
tenderhearted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

distant
cold
remote
distant
cool
unfriendly
aloof
antisocial
frosty
withdrawn
reserved
detached
unsociable
standoffish

as in special

of a particular or exact sort with a very ordinary lawn, we don't have any especial need for a gardener

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special
specific
sole
precise
express
distinct
set
peculiar
concrete
only
specialized
limited
unique
individual
distinctive
given
single
exclusive
separate
restricted
solitary
specified
lone
differentiated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

general
nonspecific
universal
generic
generalized
nonexclusive

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of especial are individual, particular, special, and specific. While all these words mean "of or relating to one thing or class," especial may add implications of preeminence or preference.

a matter of especial importance

Although the words individual and especial have much in common, individual implies unequivocal reference to one of a class or group.

valued each individual opinion

The meanings of particular and especial largely overlap; however, particular stresses the distinctness of something as an individual.

a ballet step of particular difficulty

The synonyms special and especial are sometimes interchangeable, but special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own.

special ingredients

The words specific and especial are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species.

children with specific nutritional needs

单词	especial
释义	especial adjective es·pe·cial i-ˈspe-shəl : being distinctive: such as a : directed toward a particular individual, group, or end sent especial greetings to his son took especial care to speak clearly b : of special note or importance : unusually great or significant a decision of especial relevance c : highly distinctive or personal : peculiar had an especial dislike for music d : close, intimate his especial crony e : specific, particular had no especial destination in mind Phrases in especial : in particular Synonyms aberrant aberrated abnormal anomalous atypical exceeding exceptional extraordinaire extraordinary freak odd peculiar phenomenal preternatural rare singular uncommon uncustomary unique unusual unwonted See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences This is a matter of especial importance. a candidate who handled the stunning defeat with especial grace Recent Examples on the Web That could be an especial concern for people with long COVID, many of whose initial infections were asymptomatic or mild. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2021 The fact that Burgoyne stayed here on his trip back to London makes this house of especial historical interest. Laura Euler For Dirt.com, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2021 But they were pursued with especial vigor: the Fifth Republic, under Debré, became an even more technocratic and administrative one than France had had before—which is saying something. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2021 The show had especial significance to the American military community. David W. Blight, The New Yorker, 9 June 2021 Conservatives, confronting the conundrum of woke capitalism, have had especial reason to consider this adage of late. Jack Butler, National Review, 1 May 2021 For those familiar with the greater Boston area, the book is an especial treat, as many of her examples include familiar landmarks. Michael P. H. Stanley, National Review, 20 Mar. 2021 The Giants have been paying attention to the former Blue Jays starter all off season and took especial notice last week, when Sanchez hit 98 mph in a bullpen session. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2021 One of Wallace’s neighbors takes especial pride in having the biggest and most prominently displayed American flag on their street. Michael Washburn, National Review, 10 Sep. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French — more at special First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing especial in especial in especial Kids Definition especial adjective es·pe·cial i-ˈspe-shəl : more than usual : special especial adjective 1 as in extraordinary being out of the ordinary a candidate who handled the stunning defeat with especial grace Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance extraordinary exceptional unusual unique outstanding singular rare remarkable uncommon abnormal odd exceeding peculiar incredible unwonted phenomenal anomalous noticeable atypical freak striking notable preternatural conspicuous salient aberrant prominent uncustomary extraordinaire strange eccentric aberrated bizarre inconceivable deviant unimaginable oddball weird quaint freakish incomprehensible unthinkable monstrous outlandish Antonyms & Near Antonyms common ordinary usual customary normal typical frequent unextraordinary unexceptional familiar everyday See More 2 as in intimate closely acquainted he told his especial friends about the job offer but kept everyone else in the dark Synonyms & Similar Words intimate familiar close inseparable inward bosom friendly social dear boon near tight affectionate chummy genial loving convivial comfortable cordial buddy-buddy gracious clannish thick companionable neighborly affable easy gregarious hearty devoted sociable fond confidential adoring cozy amicable warm close-knit secretive tender tight-knit snug tenderhearted Antonyms & Near Antonyms distant cold remote distant cool unfriendly aloof antisocial frosty withdrawn reserved detached unsociable standoffish See More 3 as in special of a particular or exact sort with a very ordinary lawn, we don't have any especial need for a gardener Synonyms & Similar Words special specific sole precise express distinct set peculiar concrete only specialized limited unique individual distinctive given single exclusive separate restricted solitary specified lone differentiated Antonyms & Near Antonyms general nonspecific universal generic generalized nonexclusive Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of especial are individual, particular, special, and specific. While all these words mean "of or relating to one thing or class," especial may add implications of preeminence or preference. a matter of especial importance Although the words individual and especial have much in common, individual implies unequivocal reference to one of a class or group. valued each individual opinion The meanings of particular and especial largely overlap; however, particular stresses the distinctness of something as an individual. a ballet step of particular difficulty The synonyms special and especial are sometimes interchangeable, but special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own. special ingredients The words specific and especial are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species. children with specific nutritional needs Phrases Containing especial in especial in especial
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especial

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