Meaning of special in English
Classifying Adjective
specialDefinitions
1. for a special service or occasionExamples
- « a special correspondent »
- « a special adviser to the committee »
- « had to get special permission for the event »
Synonyms
- 2. surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Examples
- « he paid especial attention to her »
- « exceptional kindness »
- « a matter of particular and unusual importance »
- « a special occasion »
- « a special reason to confide in her »
- « what's so special about the year 20 »
Synonyms
- 3. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
Examples
- « a special kind of paint »
- « a special medication for arthritis »
Synonyms
- 4. having a specific function or scope
Examples
- « a special (or specific) role in the mission »
Synonyms
- 5. first and most important
Examples
- « his special interest is music »
- « she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work »
Synonyms
- 6. added to a regular schedule
Examples
- « a special holiday flight »
- « put on special buses for the big game »
Synonyms
Noun
specialDefinitions
1. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertisingExamples
- « they are having a special on pork chops »
- 2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
- 3. a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
Examples
- « the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight »