1Being notably different from the ordinary in a positive, elevated way; used as a noun or na-adjective, as in 格別の〜 ("exceptional ~").
このワインの香りは格別だ。
The aroma of this wine is exceptional.
久しぶりに会った友人との時間は格別のものだった。
The time spent with a friend I hadn't seen in a while was truly special.
格別のご配慮をいただき、感謝しております。
I'm grateful for your especially kind consideration.
2Adverbially describing something as notably more so than usual, as in 格別に or 格別〜.
今年の夏は格別暑い。
This summer is exceptionally hot.
山頂から見る景色は格別に美しかった。
The view from the summit was especially beautiful.