special

• (s) unique or specific to a person or thing or category
  • 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
  • the special features of a computer
  • my own special chair
  particular, peculiar,
• (s) for a special service or occasion
  • a special correspondent
  • a special adviser to the committee
  • had to get special permission for the event
• (s) surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  • 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 2000?
  especial, exceptional, particular,
• (s) adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
  • a special kind of paint
  • a special medication for arthritis
• (s) having a specific function or scope
  • a special (or specific) role in the mission
  limited,
• (s) first and most important
  • his special interest is music
  • she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
  particular,
• (s) added to a regular schedule
  • a special holiday flight
  • put on special buses for the big game
  extra,

Nouns

• (n) a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
  • they are having a special on pork chops
• (n) a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
• (n) a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
  • the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight

Synonyms

Words of close approximity