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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However, the original listing for the home—which is located in the exclusive Holmby Hills neighborhood—made no mention of its scandal-ridden owner, or its controversial history.

From MarketWatch

Finnish telecoms group Elisa owns the cable, which is located in Estonia's exclusive economic zone.

From Barron's

In an exclusive interview with the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the prime minister said he believes forthcoming elections in Scotland, Wales and England in May are not a "referendum" on his government.

From BBC

Aged only 18, victory for Littler would see him join an exclusive group of players to win the title more than once.

From BBC

The cable damaged Wednesday is owned by Finnish telecoms group Elisa and located in Estonia's exclusive economic zone.

From Barron's

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