Synonyms for special

Other words for “special”, grouped by meaning.

We found 12 synonyms for “special”. The most common are particular, peculiar, specific, extraordinary, especial.

adjective unique or specific to a person or thing or category

Similarspecific

adjective for a special service or occasion

adjective surpassing what is common or usual or expected

Similaruncommon

adjective adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose

adjective having a specific function or scope

Synonymslimited
Similarspecific

adjective first and most important

Synonymsparticular
Similarprimary

adjective added to a regular schedule

Synonymsextra

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University