Special ˈspeʃl Privileges Extra Examples People Adjective School

• the school will only allow this in special circumstances.
• an application has been filed for special leave to appeal in the high court.
• some of the officials have special privileges.
• there is something special about this place.

special

1. not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal
• SYNONYM exceptional
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• The school will only allow this in special circumstances.
• An application has been filed for special leave to appeal in the High Court.
• Some of the officials have special privileges.
• There is something special about this place.
• This type of wood needs special treatment.

Extra Examples

• In special circumstances candidates without these qualifications may be considered.
• Journalists were given no special privileges.
2. more important than others; deserving or getting more attention than usual
• What are your special interests?
• Our special guest on next week’s show will be…
• a special occasion
• a special 20th anniversary edition of the movie
• It's a film that holds a special place in my heart.
• What makes him special as a director is his obvious intelligence.
• She makes me feel special.
• She's a very special friend.
• Don't lose it—it's special.

Extra Examples

• He wanted someone special in his life.
• The oil industry was treated as a special case.
3. organized or intended for a particular purpose
• British special forces were employed on stealth operations.
• a special event/report/team
• There are almost no special features on this DVD.
• These teachers need special training.
• Dr Pearce is the special adviser on environmental issues.
• a United Nations special envoy
• The merger was approved at a special meeting of shareholders.
4. used by or intended for one particular person or group of people
• She has a special way of smiling.
• He enlivens his lectures with his own special brand of humour.
• He sent a special message to the men.

Extra Examples

• He was usually to be found in the cafe at his own special table by the window.
• It's the author's special way of paying homage to an earlier poet.
• The President ended with a special message for the people of Texas.
• The directors have their own special pension fund.
• The choreographer created a special style of dance for each character.
• The speaker paid special tribute to the founder of the organization.
• The director received a special ovation from the actors.
5. better or more than usual
• As an only child she got special attention.
• Special thanks are due to the many volunteers who helped organize fund-raising events.
• People who grow things have a special relationship with the land.
• Please take special care of it.
• Police advised residents to take special precautions because of the increase in burglaries.

Word Origin

• Middle English: shortening of Old French especial ‘especial’ or Latin specialis, from species ‘appearance’, from specere ‘to look’.