Synonyms for especial
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ih-spesh-uh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈspɛʃ əl |
Top 10 synonyms for especial Other synonyms for the word especial
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for especial
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