special

1 of 2

adjective

spe·cial ˈspe-shəl How to pronounce special (audio)

: distinguished by some unusual quality

especially : being in some way superior

our special blend

: held in particular esteem

a special friend

: readily distinguishable from others of the same category : unique

they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving

: of, relating to, or constituting a species : specific

: being other than the usual : additional, extra

: designed for a particular purpose or occasion

specialness noun

special

2 of 2

noun

: one that is used for a special service or occasion

caught the commuter special to work

: something (such as a television program) that is not part of a regular series

: a featured dish at a restaurant

the specials of the day

Example Sentences

Adjective This is a special case and I want you to handle it personally. Only under special circumstances will you be allowed to retake the test. Your many years of service put you in a special category. Why should you receive any special treatment? It takes a special quality to do what he did. This is a very special occasion. Are you doing anything special over the holidays? We have a special guest tonight—the mayor. No one is more special to me than my wife. He always made her feel special. Noun a one-hour special on whales Today's lunch special is chili. The specials are on the board. They were having a special on paper towels so I stocked up. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

As a runner, Tanner is underappreciated but at the same time Caleb is special there.

Tim Bielik, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 So to get to do that again with the same guys is just really special.

Josh Chesler, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2022 Lots of wonderful competitors here, but Fanning’s work is special.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 What is special for kids during Doors Open Milwaukee 2022?

Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 So just to get back with him and the gang again was so, so special.

Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Reusable coffee cups and travel mugs are nothing new, but this one is special.

Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 The atmosphere is special to D.C.-area resident Adena Galinsky.

Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 But after a good training camp of picking up the defensive scheme and by midseason, playing a lot and eventually starting, Kingsbury said, Thompson had a chance to be special.

José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022

Noun

The studio also showed off a look at its Werewolf by Night Halloween special, which stars Gael Garcia Bernal and is directed by veteran composer Michael Giacchino.

Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 Fans can pre-order the special now, which is slated to air on the platform at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on October 5.

Ej Panaligan, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Known for his comedic takes on married and family life, Arnold's first Netflix standup special, Fat Ballerina, debuted in 2019.

Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Funny 30th Birthday Gift for Anyone Make a gift of wine extra special — and extra Instagrammable — by transforming ordinary bottles with custom 30th birthday labels.

Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 In addition to the one-hour GameDay special, Davis and crew will have live updates from inside Acrisure Stadium throughout the day and anchor halftime coverage.

Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 For the first time in the franchise's history, all three of the currently airing Law & Order series will be joining forces for a three-hour special that is set to air Sept. 22, from 8-11 p.m.

Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Earlier this month, paparazzi photos also reveal the singer and the sports agent heading home from a filming session for Adele's TV special, An Audience with Adele—an appearance that also marks her first performance in four years.

Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 In the special — which celebrates teachers around the globe and is based on the classic Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz — the gang becomes anxious about starting at a new school in the fall.

Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

special

adjective

spe·cial ˈspe-shəl How to pronounce special (audio)

: unusual and better in some way : extraordinary

a special occasion

To an outsider, it wouldn't sound all that special. But to the ears of a Pickwell kid, it was magic.

Jerry Spinelli, Maniac Magee

: liked very well

a special friend

: different from others : unique

a special case

: extra entry 1

a special edition

: meant for a particular purpose or occasion

a special diet

Legal Definition

special

adjective

spe·cial

: distinguished by some unusual quality

: relating to a single thing or class of things : having an individual character or trait

owed them a special duty not owed to the public at large

: supplemental to the regular

: assigned or provided to meet a need not covered under established procedures

: designed or selected for a particular purpose, occasion, or other end

family courts are courts of limited and special jurisdiction

Cleveland v. Cleveland, 559 P.2d 744 (1977)

: containing particulars and details

a special pleading

单词	specialness
释义	special 1 of 2 adjective spe·cial ˈspe-shəl 1 : distinguished by some unusual quality especially : being in some way superior our special blend 2 : held in particular esteem a special friend 3 a : readily distinguishable from others of the same category : unique they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving b : of, relating to, or constituting a species : specific 4 : being other than the usual : additional, extra 5 : designed for a particular purpose or occasion specialness noun special 2 of 2 noun 1 : one that is used for a special service or occasion caught the commuter special to work 2 : something (such as a television program) that is not part of a regular series 3 : a featured dish at a restaurant the specials of the day Synonyms Adjective alone lone one one-off only singular sole solitary sui generis unique See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective This is a special case and I want you to handle it personally. Only under special circumstances will you be allowed to retake the test. Your many years of service put you in a special category. Why should you receive any special treatment? It takes a special quality to do what he did. This is a very special occasion. Are you doing anything special over the holidays? We have a special guest tonight—the mayor. No one is more special to me than my wife. He always made her feel special. Noun a one-hour special on whales Today's lunch special is chili. The specials are on the board. They were having a special on paper towels so I stocked up. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective As a runner, Tanner is underappreciated but at the same time Caleb is special there. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 So to get to do that again with the same guys is just really special. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2022 Lots of wonderful competitors here, but Fanning’s work is special. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 What is special for kids during Doors Open Milwaukee 2022? Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 So just to get back with him and the gang again was so, so special. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Reusable coffee cups and travel mugs are nothing new, but this one is special. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 The atmosphere is special to D.C.-area resident Adena Galinsky. Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 But after a good training camp of picking up the defensive scheme and by midseason, playing a lot and eventually starting, Kingsbury said, Thompson had a chance to be special. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 Noun The studio also showed off a look at its Werewolf by Night Halloween special, which stars Gael Garcia Bernal and is directed by veteran composer Michael Giacchino. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 Fans can pre-order the special now, which is slated to air on the platform at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on October 5. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Known for his comedic takes on married and family life, Arnold's first Netflix standup special, Fat Ballerina, debuted in 2019. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Funny 30th Birthday Gift for Anyone Make a gift of wine extra special — and extra Instagrammable — by transforming ordinary bottles with custom 30th birthday labels. Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 In addition to the one-hour GameDay special, Davis and crew will have live updates from inside Acrisure Stadium throughout the day and anchor halftime coverage. Mark Heim \| Mheim@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 For the first time in the franchise's history, all three of the currently airing Law & Order series will be joining forces for a three-hour special that is set to air Sept. 22, from 8-11 p.m. Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Earlier this month, paparazzi photos also reveal the singer and the sports agent heading home from a filming session for Adele's TV special, An Audience with Adele—an appearance that also marks her first performance in four years. Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 In the special — which celebrates teachers around the globe and is based on the classic Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz — the gang becomes anxious about starting at a new school in the fall. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French especial, from Latin specialis individual, particular, from species species First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing special special district special character special agent on special offer special interest special effects special effect special education special ed special master special purpose acquisition company special pleading special theory of relativity special school special delivery handyman's special special assessment special handling on special special relativity special needs special drawing rights Saturday night special special sauce See More special district special character special agent on special offer special interest special effects special effect special education special ed special master special purpose acquisition company special pleading special theory of relativity special school special delivery handyman's special special assessment special handling on special special relativity special needs special drawing rights Saturday night special special sauce See More Kids Definition special adjective spe·cial ˈspe-shəl 1 : unusual and better in some way : extraordinary a special occasion To an outsider, it wouldn't sound all that special. But to the ears of a Pickwell kid, it was magic. Jerry Spinelli, Maniac Magee 2 : liked very well a special friend 3 : different from others : unique a special case 4 : extra entry 1 a special edition 5 : meant for a particular purpose or occasion a special diet Legal Definition special adjective spe·cial 1 : distinguished by some unusual quality 2 : relating to a single thing or class of things : having an individual character or trait owed them a special duty not owed to the public at large 3 a : supplemental to the regular b : assigned or provided to meet a need not covered under established procedures 4 : designed or selected for a particular purpose, occasion, or other end family courts are courts of limited and special jurisdiction Cleveland v. Cleveland, 559 P.2d 744 (1977) 5 : containing particulars and details a special pleading specialness noun as in exceptionality Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance exceptionality greatness exquisiteness marvelousness fabulousness extraordinariness importance grandness superiority excellence perfection splendidness preeminence supremacy excellency primeness marvellousness supremeness superbness superlativeness perfectness distinction choiceness exceptionalness flawlessness impeccability value goodness notability faultlessness first-rateness sterlingness consequence inadequacy worth unacceptability deficiency inadequateness unsatisfactoriness insufficiency Antonyms & Near Antonyms ordinariness mediocrity averageness normality commonness typicality normalness fairness mundaneness everydayness mundanity commonplaceness passibility adequacy typicalness usualness acceptability routine unremarkableness sufficiency satisfactoriness second-rateness See More
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special

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noun

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Example Sentences

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