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especial

adjective

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aloof, antisocial, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawn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

distant

3 of a particular or exact sort

  • with a very ordinary lawn, we donʼt 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

nonspecific

Synonym Discussion of especial

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
specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species.
    • children with specific nutritional needs
particular stresses the distinctness of something as an individual.
    • a ballet step of particular difficulty
individual implies unequivocal reference to one of a class or group.
    • valued each individual opinion

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of especial Spanish Central: Translation of especial Nglish: Translation of especial for Spanish speakers

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