special


Meanings

  • a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising;
    • "they are having a special on pork chops"
  • a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
  • 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"
  • unique or specific to a person or thing or category;
    • "the special features of a computer"
    • "my own special chair"
  • for a special service or occasion;
    • "a special correspondent"
    • "a special adviser to the committee"
    • "had to get special permission for the event"
  • surpassing what is common or usual or expected;
    • "he paid especial attention to her"
    • "a special occasion"
    • "a special reason to confide in her"
    • "what's so special about the year 2000?"
  • adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose;
    • "a special kind of paint"
    • "a special medication for arthritis"
  • having a specific function or scope;
    • "a special (or specific) role in the mission"
  • first and most important;
    • "his special interest is music"
    • "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
  • added to a regular schedule;
    • "a special holiday flight"
    • "put on special buses for the big game"
  • SPECIAL adj -CIALER, -CIALEST of a distinct or particular kind or character
  • SPECIAL n pl. -S a special person or thing


Scrabble Score: 11

special is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

special is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

special is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 14

special is a valid Words With Friends word