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- Dictionaryes·pe·cial/əˈspeSH(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. better or greater than usual; special: "these traditions are of especial interest to feminists" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of ESPECIAL is being distinctive. How to use especial in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Especial.
adjective [ before noun ] formal uk / ɪˈspeʃ. ə l / us / ɪˈspeʃ. ə l / Add to word list. special. Synonyms. exceptional approving. particular. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Unique and unusual. accidental. alt- alternative. atypically. be marked out as something idiom. flip the script idiom. guerrilla. home brew. incongruous.
Especial definition: special; exceptional; outstanding. See examples of ESPECIAL used in a sentence.
Something especial is even greater or more than it usually is. The letters you get from your Japanese pen pal will be of especial interest to your brother, who collects foreign stamps. You can use the adjective especial to emphasize the unusual or singular nature of something, or its importance.
adjective [ before noun ] formal us / ɪˈspeʃ. ə l / uk / ɪˈspeʃ. ə l / Add to word list. special. Synonyms. exceptional approving. particular. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Unique and unusual. accidental. alt- alternative. atypically. be marked as something idiom. flip the script idiom. guerrilla. home brew. incongruous. inimitable.
1. unusual; notable; exceptional. he paid especial attention to her that evening. 2. applying to one person or thing in particular; not general; specific; peculiar. he had an especial dislike of relatives. USAGE Especial and especially have a more limited use than special and specially.
adjective. /ɪˈspeʃl/ [only before noun] (formal) greater or better than usual; special in some way or for a particular group. a matter of especial importance. The lecture will be of especial interest to history students. compare special. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.
special, especial, specific, particular, individual mean of or relating to one thing or class. special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own. special ingredients. especial may add implications of preeminence or preference. a matter of especial importance.
adj. 1. Of special importance or significance; exceptional: an occasion of especial joy. 2. Relating to or directed toward a particular person, group, or purpose: called his father with especial birthday wishes; gave especial attention to the decorations. 3. Peculiar to the individual; characteristic: She has an especial fondness for mushrooms.
While special is synonymous with specific or particular, especial is synonymous with uncommon or exceptional. Think of especial in relation to its corresponding adverb, especially. Especially is more common, but especial can apply to qualities that something has especially.
