especial | Definition of especial

Synonyms and Antonyms of especial

1 being out of the ordinary

a candidate who handled the stunning defeat with especial grace

Synonyms of especial

aberrant, aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, exceeding, exceptional, extraordinaire, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, unwonted

Words Related to especial

conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking

bizarre, deviant, eccentric, freakish, monstrous, oddball, outlandish, quaint, strange, weird

incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unimaginable, unthinkable

Near Antonyms of especial

everyday, familiar, frequent

Antonyms of especial

common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary, usual

2 closely acquainted

he told his especial friends about the job offer but kept everyone else in the dark

Synonyms of especial

bosom, buddy-buddy, chummy, close, familiar, friendly, inseparable, intimate, inward, near, thick, tight

Words Related to especial

clannish, close-knit, tight-knit

affable, boon, companionable, convivial, cordial, genial, gracious, hearty

gregarious, sociable, social

comfortable, cozy, easy, snug

amicable, neighborly

confidential, secretive

adoring, affectionate, dear, devoted, fond, loving, tender, tenderhearted, warm

Near Antonyms of especial

aloof, antisocial, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawn

Antonyms of especial

3 of a particular or exact sort

with a very ordinary lawn, we don't have any especial need for a gardener

Synonyms of especial

concrete, distinct, express, peculiar, precise, set, special, specific

Words Related to especial

lone, only, separate, single, sole, solitary

distinctive, exclusive, individual, unique

limited, restricted

differentiated, specialized

given, specified

Near Antonyms of especial

general, generalized, generic, nonexclusive, universal

Antonyms of especial