Definition of special

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• special is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• special is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• special is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of special

• added to a regular schedule (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a special holiday flight
  2. put on special buses for the big game

  Synonyms

  1. extra
• first and most important (adjective)

  Examples

  1. his special interest is music
  2. she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work

  Synonyms

  1. particular
• surpassing what is common or usual or expected (adjective)

  Examples

  1. he paid especial attention to her
  2. a special occasion
  3. a special reason to confide in her
  4. what's so special about the year 2000?

  Synonyms

  1. especial
  2. exceptional
  3. particular
• unique or specific to a person or thing or category (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the special features of a computer
  2. my own special chair

  Synonyms

  1. particular
  2. peculiar
• having a specific function or scope (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a special (or specific) role in the mission

  Synonyms

  1. limited
• adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a special kind of paint
  2. a special medication for arthritis
• a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant (noun)
• a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising (noun)

  Examples

  1. they are having a special on pork chops
• a television production that features a particular person or work or topic (noun)

  Examples

  1. the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
• for a special service or occasion (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a special correspondent
  2. a special adviser to the committee
  3. had to get special permission for the event

See definition of special in Merriam Webster