Antonyms for especial

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ih-spesh-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈspɛʃ əl

Definition of especial

Origin : late 14c., from Old French especial "pre-eminent, important," from Latin specialis "belonging to a particular kind or species," from species "kind" (see species).
Latin words with initial sp-, st-, sc- usually acquired an e- when borrowed by Old French. Modern French has restored the word to spécial. Originally with the same sense as special, later restricted to feelings, qualities, etc.

adj exceptional, particular

Example sentences :

There was no especial change in the girl's voice as she answered his defense.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

His affection for Cassius is not a virtue to one in especial.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

I had hoped that no man would think of my especial kitchen plans.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

He had an especial dislike of learned and "dictionary words."
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

To talk to you of the harbor, of course—that's her especial line these days.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

The washing is done in a vat, kept for that especial purpose.
Extract from : « Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining » by John S. Hittell

I had heard a rumour that there was that especial failing, but I had hoped it wasn't true.
Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt

Ragusa is of especial interest on account of its remarkable history.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

Henry Moore of all others was the object of her especial regard.
Extract from : « The Elm Tree Tales » by F. Irene Burge Smith

Is not the separation and release of the soul from the body their especial study?
Extract from : « Phaedo » by Plato

Synonyms for especial

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