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(adj) especial, special, particular
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?
(adj) exceeding, prodigious, surpassing, olympian
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
a night of exceeding darkness; an exceptional memory; olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy; the young Mozart's prodigious talents