Definitions

exclusive

[ik-skloo-siv, -ziv] / ɪkˈsklu sɪv, -zɪv /

ADJECTIVE

unshared, restricted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute chic exclusionary fashionable licensed limited posh private privileged restrictive ritzy segregated sole swank unique

STRONG

choice chosen entire full independent narrow particular single total whole

WEAK

aloof aristocratic circumscribed clannish classy cliquish closed complete confined country club discriminative elegant exclusory only peculiar preferential prohibitive select selfish snobbish socially correct undivided upper crust

Antonyms

STRONGEST

old-fashioned open poor public unfashionable

STRONG

incomplete inferior part partial

WEAK

divided shared unlimited unrestricted

Example Sentences

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In 2018, an elite group of academics and scientists planned to gather for an exclusive retreat at a luxury farm in the woods of Connecticut.

From Salon

Samie and Ciaran, who have been "exclusive" as a couple in the villa for a while, looked shocked when they were announced as winners.

From BBC

It will also include space for high-end retailers and restaurants, along with an exclusive beach club located along the world famous beachfront.

From BBC

An AI server facility run by Foxconn is set to begin manufacturing the Mac Mini, company executives said in exclusive interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal

Railroad executives lobbied for exclusive charters, tax exemptions, and land grants, and formed “pools” to divide traffic and fix rates.

From Barron's

exclusive

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