Definitions for especial

especial es·pe·cial

Spelling: [ih-spesh-uh l]
IPA: /ɪˈspɛʃ əl/

Especial is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 356 anagrams from letters in especial (aceeilps).

Definitions for especial

adjective

  1. special; exceptional; outstanding:
  2. of a particular kind, or peculiar to a particular one; particular:

Origin of especial

1350-1400; Middle English Middle French Latin speciālis pertaining to a particular kind. See special

Examples for especial

It's like those cases where conservatives approve of "our" blacks and Latinos with an especial zeal.

He had an especial dislike of learned and "dictionary words."

The washing is done in a vat, kept for that especial purpose.

Ragusa is of especial interest on account of its remarkable history.

To talk to you of the harbor, of course—that's her especial line these days.

There was no especial change in the girl's voice as she answered his defense.

Henry Moore of all others was the object of her especial regard.

I had heard a rumour that there was that especial failing, but I had hoped it wasn't true.

His affection for Cassius is not a virtue to one in especial.

I had hoped that no man would think of my especial kitchen plans.

Word Value for especial
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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