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exclusive definition

ex·clu·sive (eks klo̵̅o̅′siv, iks-)

adjective

  1. excluding or tending to exclude all others; shutting out other considerations, happenings, existences, etc. an exclusive interest in sports
  2. excluding all but what is specified “only” is an exclusive particle
  3. given or belonging to no other; not shared or divided; sole an exclusive right to sell something
    1. excluding certain people or groups, as for social or economic reasons an exclusive club
    2. snobbish; undemocratic
  5. dealing only in costly items an exclusive shop
  6. being the only one of its kind an exclusive dress

Etymology: ML exclusivus < L exclusus, pp. of excludere: see exclude

noun

something exclusive; specif.,
  1. a news item, feature, etc. printed or broadcast by only one newspaper, station, etc.
  2. an exclusive right, as to the sale of something

Related Forms:

exclusive Idioms

exclusive of

not including or allowing for; ignoring the cost exclusive of taxes

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exclusive Synonyms

exclusive

modif.

restricted, restrictive, fashionable, expensive, elite, aristocratic, socially correct, preferential, privileged, selective, particular, circumscribed, closed, select, private, segregated, prohibitive, exclusionary, cliquish, aloof, clannish, snobbish, snobby, undemocratic, independent, incompatible, sole, tony*, posh*, high-hat*, ritzy*, swanky*, snooty*. *

Antonyms free*, inclusive*, unrestricted.


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exclusive Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • numerous: Numerous nr exclusives on the moral william in the the very top.

Modifies a noun

  • jurisdiction: The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these sites.

Used with adjective complement

  • quote: Fares All fares are quoted exclusive of taxes, plus the tax amount and then a total.

Noun used with modifier

  • nr: Numerous nr exclusives on the moral william in the the very top.

Modifying Another Word

  • mutually: To me, the two aren't mutually exclusive.

Preposition: of

  • VAT: All charges or fees are exclusive of VAT at the standard rate which is payable by the hirer in addition.
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exclusive quotes

He lies below, correct in cypress wood, And entertains the most exclusive worms.

-Parker, Dorothy ne¤  e Rothschild

One's prime is elusive.You little girls, when you grow up, must be onthealertto recognise your primeat whatever time of your life it may occur.You must live it to the full.

-Spark, Dame Muriel Sarah ne¤  e  Camberg

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