Extra-special
What it means
Especially valued, enjoyable, or deserving of affection.
Reach for it when adding warm emphasis to something already considered special
Recorded messages from former pupils made the retirement lunch extra-special.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
above and beyond
Fits when extra effort is the reason for praise
Careful The idiom fits effort or service better than an object, place, or occasion.
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playful
Fits when uniqueness deserves informal praise
Careful Something can feel extra-special without being literally unique.
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everyday
Fits when the experience will be remembered clearly
Careful Memorable can describe an unpleasant event and does not guarantee affection.
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warm
Fits when lasting personal value is central
Careful Treasured describes how something is held, not whether the occasion itself is unusually good.
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professional
Fits when unusually high quality can be stated with restraint
Careful Exceptional evaluates distinction and lacks the affectionate emphasis of extra-special.
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literary
Fits when emotional closeness is the main quality
Careful Dear is understated and may sound old-fashioned outside personal writing.
Opposites 3
- ordinary
- routine
- unremarkable
Common phrases 3
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make it extra-special
Fresh flowers from the garden helped make it extra-special.
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extra-special occasion
They saved the handwritten invitations for an extra-special occasion.
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something extra-special
The final encore gave the audience something extra-special.
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