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单词 in especial
释义

especial

adjective

es·​pe·​cial i-ˈspe-shəl How to pronounce especial (audio)
: 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
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French — more at special

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

especial

adjective

es·​pe·​cial i-ˈspe-shəl How to pronounce especial (audio)
: more than usual : special

in especial

phrase

as in especially
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others Her life, and in especial her college years, had been a bit turbulent.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • especially
  • particularly
  • specifically
  • in particular
  • personally
  • individually
  • selectively
  • restrictively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • generally
  • widely
  • broadly
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