Especial

usgb/ɪˈspeʃl/
adjective

It means something that is different, better, or more important than others of the same kind.

She has an especial fondness for chocolate cookies.
Visual representation of "especial" - It means something that is different, better, or more important than others of the same kind.

Often appears as...

  • especial attention
  • especial care
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Selectively Used

Use 'especial' when something stands out among similar things for a noteworthy reason.

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The teacher's especial talent made the class exciting.
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Not Just Positive

'Especial' isn't always positive; it could imply negative distinction too.

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He showed especial disregard for the rules.
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Emotional Emphasis

Emphasize personal feelings towards something by describing it as 'especial'.

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My grandmother's ring has especial value to me.
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commonalitydistinctexceptionalextraordinaryoutstandingparticularspecificunique
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