Textual thesaurus for "special"

(adj) especial, exceptional, 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) limited

having a specific function or scope

a special (or specific) role in the mission

(adj) particular, peculiar

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

(adj) particular

first and most important

his special interest is music; she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work

(adj) extra

added to a regular schedule

a special holiday flight; put on special buses for the big game