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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Formula 1 is an exclusive club that thousands of drivers across the motorsport ladder dream of joining.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Despite that high-society reference, mahjong isn’t inherently exclusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It has evolved into an exclusive society for Nairobi’s elite, who lounge poolside, fit in workouts and rub elbows at its swanky restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

After running around the festival for hours, it was nice to be able to take a break from the heat in stylish, exclusive areas like the Red Bull Mirage and Soho House’s hideout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Zack's beady eyes locked greedily onto that exclusive phone.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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