English dictionary
special
adjectivePronunciation
ˈspɛ.ʃəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- surpassing what is common or usual or expected
adjective
- having a specific function or scope
adjective
- unique or specific to a person or thing or category
adjective
- for a special service or occasion
adjective
- first and most important
adjective
- adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
adjective
- added to a regular schedule
noun
- a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
noun
- a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
noun
- a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
Example sentences
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
a special (or specific) role in the mission
the particular demands of the job
has a particular preference for Chinese art
a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
an expression peculiar to Canadians
rights peculiar to the rich
a special correspondent
a special adviser to the committee
had to get special permission for the event
his special interest is music
she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
a special kind of paint
a special medication for arthritis
a special holiday flight
put on special buses for the big game
the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
they are having a special on pork chops