special

adj

1. especial, particular, specific, certain, distinct; distinctive, individual, singular, signal, one of a kind; different, unusual, uncommon, rare, unique; out-of-the-ordinary, unconventional, unorthodox, novel, new; peculiar, idiosyncratic, strange, curious, odd, bizarre, queer, weird.

2. specific, exact, precise, explicit, definite, express, pointed, strict.

3. important, significant, memorable, momentous, great; earthshaking, pressing, urgent, of the utmost importance; foremost, predominant, primary, paramount, chief, principal, prime; distinguished, notable, noteworthy, noted, remarkable; eminent, respected, prominent, outstanding; well-known, famous, famed, renowned, illustrious, celebrated.

4. secret, confidential, personal, private; exclusive, restricted, limited, select, elite.

5. extraordinary, extraordinaire, exceptional, spectacular, incredible, unbelievable, Inf. unreal, Sl. mind-blowing, overwhelming, astounding, astonishing, amazing; unparalleled, unprecedented, unequaled, peerless, matchless, unrivaled, inimitable, incomparable; striking, magnificient, impressive, breath-taking, glorious, grand, sublime, miraculous, wondrous, wonderful, fantastic, fabulous, superb, excellent, marvelous; All Inf. terrific, super, super-duper, far-out, too good for words, out of this world; All Sl. the greatest, too much, out of sight.

6. great, good, dear; close, intimate, bosom, Sl. tight, fast; devoted, true, tried and true, staunch, loyal, steadfast, faithful, constant.