extremely good; of very high quality
- Similar:
- wonderful
- Opposite:
- dreadful
Foundation level · Year 4 · free
special
adjective
better, more important or different from what is usual
Her special drawing of a rainbow unicorn won the art contest.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- unique
- important
- particular
- different
- unusual
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- common
- normal
- ordinary
- typical
- usual
More examples
- The special party at school had games and cake for everyone.
- In the story, the special key opened a magical treasure chest.
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One question about “special”, the way 11+ papers ask it (Foundation level).
More good & bad words
giving enjoyment or satisfaction
- Similar:
- pleasant
- Opposite:
- disagreeable
having achieved what you aimed for
- Similar:
- winning
- Opposite:
- failed
truly horrible and hateful, making you feel disgust
- Similar:
- horrible
- Opposite:
- admirable
extremely bad, horrible or unpleasant
- Similar:
- horrible
- Opposite:
- delightful
something that is hated because it is truly horrible or wicked
- Similar:
- horrible thing
- Opposite:
- admiration
strong public praise and approval
- Similar:
- praise
- Opposite:
- condemnation
a special honour or award given as praise
- Similar:
- award