special

adjective
/ˈspɛʃəl/

Meaning

different from what is usual; better or greater than normal

Example Sentences

This gift is very special to me.

Example Expressions

special treatment

Synonyms

unique, exceptional, distinctive, extraordinary

Antonyms

ordinary, common, usual

Collocations

special occasion, special day, special gift, special attention

More Example Sentences

I would now like to call on stage a very special guest who will inspire us.

The grammar of any language is designed specially for the people of that language.

A chef prepares a special dinner for important guests at a fine restaurant downtown

I would now like to call on stage a very special guest who has achieved great success.

A chef prepares a special dinner for important guests at a fine restaurant downtown using fresh ingredients delivered that morning

A chef prepares a special dinner for important guests at a fine restaurant downtown using fresh ingredients delivered that morning and spends hours perfecting every dish

A chef prepares a special dinner for important guests at a fine restaurant downtown using fresh ingredients delivered that morning and spends hours perfecting every dish from the appetizer to the dessert

A chef prepares a special dinner for important guests at a fine restaurant downtown using fresh ingredients delivered that morning and spends hours perfecting every dish from the appetizer to the dessert while his team works together in the kitchen

A chef prepares a special dinner for important guests at a fine restaurant downtown using fresh ingredients delivered that morning and spends hours perfecting every dish from the appetizer to the dessert while his team works together in the kitchen to ensure everything is served on time

A chef prepares a special dinner for important guests at a fine restaurant downtown using fresh ingredients delivered that morning and spends hours perfecting every dish from the appetizer to the dessert while his team works together in the kitchen to ensure everything is served on time and the guests compliment the food enthusiastically

Related Vocabularies

Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
not clean or free from contamination; morally corrupt
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
doing things or ready to do things; energetic
poisonous or harmful; causing damage physically or emotionally

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