Antonyms for Special
ˈspɛʃ əlspe·cial

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.3 / 4 votes

1. special

   Antonyms:
   general, universal, common, generic

   Synonyms:
   particular, specific, peculiar, appropriate, proper, distinctive, extraordinary, especial, exceptional

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1. specialnoun

   a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising

   "they are having a special on pork chops"

   Antonyms:
   general, nonspecific, unspecialized, unspecialised, scheduled, common, secondary, ordinary

2. specialnoun

   a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant

   Antonyms:
   common, secondary, nonspecific, general, ordinary, scheduled, unspecialised, unspecialized

3. specialadjective

   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"

   Antonyms:
   ordinary, scheduled, unspecialized, nonspecific, secondary, common, general, unspecialised

4. particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)adjective

   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"

   Antonyms:
   ordinary, unspecialised, unspecialized, common, general, secondary, nonspecific, scheduled

5. specialadjective

   for a special service or occasion

   "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"

   Antonyms:
   unspecialised, common, general, scheduled, nonspecific, unspecialized, secondary, ordinary

   Synonyms:
   especial(a), limited, particular(a), peculiar(a), particular, special(a), exceptional, extra

6. especial(a), exceptional, particular(a), specialadjective

   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?"

   Antonyms:
   scheduled, unspecialised, nonspecific, general, common, ordinary, unspecialized, secondary

7. specialadjective

   adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose

   "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"

   Antonyms:
   nonspecific, general, scheduled, unspecialised, ordinary, unspecialized, common, secondary

   Synonyms:
   especial(a), limited, particular(a), peculiar(a), particular, special(a), exceptional, extra

8. limited, specialadjective

   having a specific function or scope

   "a special (or specific) role in the mission"

   Antonyms:
   general, ordinary, secondary, nonspecific, common, scheduled, unspecialised, unspecialized

   Synonyms:
   especial(a), limited, modified, particular(a), peculiar(a), circumscribed, particular, special(a), exceptional, special, extra

9. particular, specialadjective

   first and most important

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

   Antonyms:
   scheduled, general, nonspecific, unspecialised, unspecialized, ordinary, secondary, common

   Synonyms:
   especial(a), finical, picky, particular(a), peculiar(a), limited, fussy, finicky, particular, special(a), exceptional, special, extra

10. extra, specialadjective

    added to a regular schedule

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

    Antonyms:
    ordinary, nonspecific, unspecialized, common, general, secondary, scheduled, unspecialised

    Synonyms:
    superfluous, surplus, special(a), peculiar(a), excess, spare, extra, supererogatory, redundant, supernumerary, limited, particular, additional, special, especial(a), particular(a), exceptional

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1. specialadjective

   Synonyms:
   particular, especial, specific, exceptional

How to use Special in a sentence?

1. Andy Murray:

   To represent your country at the Games is an unbelievable experience, but to lead out Team GB will be an incredible honor, the biggest in sport, this is my third Olympic Games and it is a very special competition for me. I obviously have great memories of London and I am 100 percent focused on winning here in Rio.

2. Coen brothers:

   Cannes is a festival that has been important to us since the very beginning of our career. Presiding over the Jury is a special honor, since we have never heretofore been president of anything.

3. Gordie Howe:

   He's just a special person, he treats everyone the same.

4. Alan Rickman:

   ( Reuters) John said there would be leopards today, Teigen tweeted on Monday. But it's lepers. I uh, am not good with the Bible. Teigen posted the photos before visiting John Legend, singer John Legend, on the set of NBC's upcoming live version of the hit musical. Heading to Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsals ! Jesus flies today. I got ta see this, tweeted Teigen. The special also features rocker Alice Cooper as King Herod, Ben Daniels as Pontius Pilate and Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene. Cooperrecently spoke about his inspirationfor playing Herod, which he first played in a 1996 London production of the play. He revealed that his inspiration for the role comes from Alan Rickman's portrayal of Professor Snape in Harry Potter. When I first heard about it, I thought Alan Rickman — that condescending sort of arrogant character — and I kind of fashioned what I would do after what I thought Alan Rickman would do if Alan Rickman were alive.

5. Meddzida Kreso:

   It is my responsibility to protect the integrity of this institution in this difficult moment as well as all judges whose work will probably now come under special public scrutiny, this case is an expression of our determination for a general fight against crime and corruption.

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