Meaning of special | Babel Free

Definitions

1. special (distinguished by a unique quality)
2. Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
3. special (of particular interest or value)
4. Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
5. Of or related to unconventional warfare.
6. Appointed specifically to examine a single event or issue.
7. Constituting or relating to a species.
8. Of or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities.
   euphemistic, not-comparable
9. Stupid, lacking intelligence.
   broadly, comparable, derogatory, euphemistic, not-comparable, offensive, often
10. Of, being, or pertaining to sexual intercourse or the genitals.
    euphemistic, not-comparable
11. Infused with a drug, especially marijuana; being an edible.
    euphemistic, not-comparable

Equivalents

Examples

“a special episode of a television series”

“her special blend of spices”

“EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL An empty and meaningless sentiment. What about every adult? Isn't every adult special? And if not, then at what age does a person go from being special to being not-so-special? And if every adult is also special, then that means all people are special and the idea has no meaning.”

“Everyone is special to someone.”

“his special friend of many years, Bill”

“special forces, special operations”

“For the few times the U.S. Supreme Court has to actually try a case, they will appoint a special master to do so.”

“After the Watergate break in, a special prosecutor was appointed.”

“Having seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata.”

“special education, special needs”

“He goes to a special school.”

“What do you mean, you don't understand the sign? What are you, special?”

“The parents told the kids not to bother them during special time.”

“The girl said the man had tried to touch her special place.”

“This book will help you to […] • Cook with the confidence that the neighbors won't find out your brownies are 'special' • Never again worry about getting caught growing because someone smelled your garden”

“Then with the rest of the money I use it to pay for the building, maintenance, utilities, up keep, and the special brownies! In addition, I have bongs that the parishioners can use if they forget to bring their own bongs for smoking.”

““Jen, when someone offers you 'special' brownies or 'funny' brownies, they have pot in them. You're totally high right now.” Me, high? No way! No one ever offered the nerdy girl drugs. And I'd never, ever accept them.”

““They're special brownies,” said Rosie. Special brownies! Of course they were special! They were perfect and delicious! What a great word to describe them! Rosie caught on that Lulu had not caught on. “Special brownies. Happy brownies. […] They're the ones that have weed in them.””

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