If you describe something as exclusive, you mean that it is limited to people who have a lot of money or who belong to a high social class, and is therefore not available to everyone.
He is already a member of Britain's most exclusive club.
The City was criticised for being too exclusive and uncompetitive.
Synonyms: select, fashionable, stylish, private More Synonyms of exclusive
exclusivenessuncountable noun
...a rising middle class, which objected to the exclusiveness of the traditionalelite. [+ of]
exclusivity (ekskluːsɪvɪti)uncountable noun
...a company with a reputation for exclusivity.
2. adjective
Something that is exclusive is used or owned by only one person or group, and not shared with anyone else.
Our group will have exclusive use of a 60-foot boat.
Many of their cheeses are exclusive to our stores in Britain. [+ to]
Synonyms: sole, only, full, whole More Synonyms of exclusive
exclusivityuncountable noun
Only 250 are to be sold in Europe, so exclusivity is guaranteed.
3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If a newspaper, magazine, or broadcasting organization describes one of its reports as exclusive, they mean that it is a special report which does not appear in any other publication or on any other channel.
He told the magazine in an exclusive interview: 'All my problems stem from drink'.
An exclusive is an exclusive article or report.
Some papers thought they had an exclusive.
4. adjective
If a company states that its prices, goods, or services are exclusiveof something, that thing is not included in the stated price, although it usually still has to be paid for.
All charges for service are exclusive of value added tax.
Skiing weekends cost £58 (exclusive of travel and accommodation). [+ of]
5.
See mutually exclusive
More Synonyms of exclusive
exclusive in British English
(ɪkˈskluːsɪv)
adjective
1.
excluding all else; rejecting other considerations, possibilities, events, etc
an exclusive preoccupation with money
2.
belonging to a particular individual or group and to no other; not shared
exclusive rights
an exclusive story
3.
belonging to or catering for a privileged minority, esp a fashionable clique
an exclusive restaurant
4. (postpositive; foll byto)
limited (to); found only (in)
this model is exclusive to Harrods
5.
single; unique; only
the exclusive means of transport on the island was the bicycle
6.
separate and incompatible
mutually exclusive principles
7. (immediately postpositive)
not including the numbers, dates, letters, etc, mentioned
1980–84 exclusive
8. (postpositive; foll byof)
except (for); not taking account (of)
exclusive of bonus payments, you will earn this amount
9. business
(of a contract, agreement, etc) binding the parties to do business only with each other with respect to a class of goods or services
10. logic
(of a disjunction) true if only one rather than both of its component propositions is true
Compare inclusive (sense 5)
noun
11.
an exclusive story; a story reported in only one newspaper
Derived forms
exclusively (exˈclusively)
adverb
exclusivity (ˌɛkskluːˈsɪvɪtɪ) or exclusiveness (exˈclusiveness)
noun
exclusive in American English
(ɛksˈklusɪv; ɪksˈklusɪv)
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
4.
a.
excluding certain people or groups, as for social or economic reasons
an exclusive club
b.
snobbish; undemocratic
5.
dealing only in costly items
an exclusive shop
6.
being the only one of its kind
an exclusive dress
noun
7.
something exclusive
; specif.,
a.
a news item, feature, etc. printed or broadcast by only one newspaper, station, etc.
b.
an exclusive right, as to the sale of something
Idioms:
exclusive of
Derived forms
exclusively (exˈclusively)
adverb
exclusiveness (exˈclusiveness)
noun
Word origin
ML exclusivus < L exclusus, pp. of excludere: see exclude
Examples of 'exclusive' in a sentence
exclusive
Watch exclusive video interviews with the creators at sunmotors.
The Sun (2016)
See the full interview and exclusive snaps on my website.
The Sun (2016)
Read my exclusive interview here tomorrow.
The Sun (2016)
I had an exclusive first listen last week and can confirm it is another incredible record.
The Sun (2016)
In an recent exclusive interview in The Sun he explained how he was looking forward to the next chapter.
The Sun (2016)
Now, in an exclusive chat, the pair said that a bouncer has been placed on watch at all times.
The Sun (2016)
Journalists get an exclusive story and the politicians get a chance to float their policy ideas.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Their new skills are by no means exclusive or indicative of a trade.
Lee Harvey Critical Social Research (1990)
You have harnessed its power and belong to an exclusive club of lunar surfers.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The exclusive first preview of the video can be seen on my website.
The Sun (2009)
Members receive exclusive cricket and rugby as part of their subscription.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Read our exclusive chat with the band inside.
The Sun (2015)
The virus is by no means the exclusive preserve of cocaine and other drug users.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is about belonging to an exclusive club.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And we were given an exclusive first look.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But that does not mean being exclusive.
Corporate Research Foundation TOP MARKETING AND MEDIA COMPANIES IN THE UK (2002)
His technique was to appear exclusive.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We've just had an exclusive first drive.
The Sun (2010)
When people talk about something being exclusive, who are they excluding?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Yet this is one of the most exclusive island escapes in the Mediterranean.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Listen to our exclusive interview with Crystal on our website.
The Sun (2012)
Within a given area, one supplier of telephone service must have exclusive rights.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
The experience has evolved to appear exclusive, as opposed to enforced.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Members receive exclusive football, rugby and cricket highlights free as part of their subscription.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's not something exclusive to sports people.
The Sun (2012)
We may edit letters, which must be exclusive.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The full interview and more exclusive pics appear in this week's Hello!
The Sun (2007)
In other languages
exclusive
British English: exclusive ADJECTIVE
Something that is exclusive is available only to people who are rich or powerful.
It used to be a private, exclusive club.
American English: exclusive
Brazilian Portuguese: exclusivo
Chinese: 仅限富贵人士的
European Spanish: exclusivo
French: sélect
German: exklusiv
Italian: esclusivo
Japanese: 上流向けの
Korean: 상류의
European Portuguese: exclusivo
Latin American Spanish: exclusivo
All related terms of 'exclusive'
exclusive of
not including or allowing for; ignoring
exclusive or
the connective that gives the value true to a disjunction if one or other, but not both, of the disjuncts are true
exclusive use
Your use of something is the action or fact of your using it.
exclusive club
A club is an organization of people interested in a particular activity or subject who usually meet on a regular basis .
exclusive deal
If you make a deal , do a deal , or cut a deal , you complete an agreement or an arrangement with someone, especially in business.
exclusive hotel
A hotel is a building where people stay , for example on holiday , paying for their rooms and meals .
Exclusive Brethren
one of the two main divisions of the Plymouth Brethren , which, in contrast to the Open Brethren, restricts its members' contacts with those outside the sect
exclusive content
If you refer to the content or contents of something such as a book, speech, or television programme , you are referring to the subject that it deals with, the story that it tells , or the ideas that it expresses.
exclusive picture
A picture is a photograph .
exclusive preview
A preview is an opportunity to see something such as a film, exhibition , or invention before it is open or available to the public.
mutually exclusive
If two things are mutually exclusive , they are separate and very different from each other, so that it is impossible for them to exist or happen together.
exclusive disjunction
the connective that gives the value true to a disjunction if one or other, but not both, of the disjuncts are true
exclusive interview
An interview is a conversation in which a journalist puts questions to someone such as a famous person or politician.
exclusive OR circuit
a computer logic circuit having two or more input wires and one output wire and giving a high-voltage output signal if a low-voltage signal is fed to one or more, but not all, of the input wires
exclusive economic zone
the coastal water and sea bed around a country's shores , to which it claims exclusive rights for fishing, oil exploration , etc
economic zone
the coastal water and sea bed around a country's shores , to which it claims exclusive rights for fishing, oil exploration , etc
Chinese translation of 'exclusive'
exclusive
(ɪksˈkluːsɪv)
adj
[club, district]高级(級)的 (gāojí de)
(Publishing)[story, interview]独(獨)家的 (dújiā de)
n(c)
(Publishing) 独(獨)家报(報)道 (dújiā bàodào)
have exclusive use of sth有使用某物的专(專)有权(權) (yǒu shǐyòng mǒuwù de zhuānyǒuquán)
to be exclusive to sth只有某处(處)才有的 (zhǐyǒu mǒuchù cái yǒu de)
mutually exclusive互不相容 (hù bù xiāng róng)
exclusive of postage/tax不含邮(郵)费(費)/税(稅) (bùhán yóufèi/shuì)
All related terms of 'exclusive'
mutually exclusive
互不相容 hù bù xiāng róng
exclusive of postage/tax
不含邮(郵)费(費)/税(稅) bùhán yóufèi/shuì
to be exclusive to sth
只有某处(處)才有的 zhǐyǒu mǒuchù cái yǒu de
have exclusive use of sth
有使用某物的专(專)有权(權) yǒu shǐyòng mǒuwù de zhuānyǒuquán
excl.
excluding, exclusive of 不含 bùhán
1 (adjective)
Definition
used or lived in by a privileged minority, esp. a fashionable clique
He is a member of Britain's most exclusive club.
Synonyms
select
a meeting of a very select club
fashionable
stylish
private
He has had to sell his private plane.
limited
choice
narrow
She achieved a fame that transcended the narrow world of avant-garde theatre.
closed
restricted
elegant
Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.
posh (informal, mainly British)
I took her to a posh hotel for a cocktail.
chic
selfish
classy (slang)
Her parents lived in Rome's classy Monte Mario quarter.
restrictive
aristocratic
He laughed it off with aristocratic indifference.
high-class
a high-class jeweller's
swish (informal, mainly British)
a swish cocktail bar
up-market
snobbish
top-drawer
ritzy (slang)
Palm Springs has a lot of ritzy restaurants.
high-toned
clannish
People can be clannish and cruel in their exclusion of others who are `different'.
discriminative
cliquish
Opposites
open
,
public
,
common
,
popular
,
communal
,
unrestricted
2 (adjective)
We have exclusive use of a 60-foot boat.
Synonyms
sole
Their sole aim is to enjoy life.
only
She was the only applicant for the job.
full
whole
single
I booked a single room at the hotel.
private
complete
total
entire
unique
absolute
undivided
unshared
Opposites
shared
,
partial
,
inclusive
,
nonexclusive
3 (adjective)
Definition
not shared
He wants his best friend's exclusive attention.
Synonyms
entire
Treatment is more effective if the entire family is involved.
full
Repeat the layers until the terrine is full.
whole
I have now read the whole book.
complete
Scientists have found the oldest complete skeleton of an ape-like man.
total
The car was in a total mess.
I mean I'm not a total idiot.
absolute
A sick person needs to have absolute trust in a doctor.
undivided
Adults rarely give the television their undivided attention.
4 (adjective)
Infatuations are not exclusive to the very young.
Synonyms
limited
They have a limited amount of time to get their point across.
unique
The area has its own unique language, Catalan.
restricted
a heavily restricted diet
confined
His long legs were cramped in the confined space.
peculiar
We have our own peculiar way of doing things.
phrase
See exclusive of
Additional synonyms
in the sense of absolute
Definition
total and complete
A sick person needs to have absolute trust in a doctor.
Synonyms
complete,
total,
perfect,
entire,
pure,
sheer,
utter,
outright,
thorough,
downright,
consummate,
unqualified,
full-on (informal),
out-and-out,
unadulterated,
unmitigated,
dyed-in-the-wool,
thoroughgoing,
unalloyed,
unmixed,
arrant (derogatory),
deep-dyed
in the sense of aristocratic
Definition
grand or elegant
He laughed it off with aristocratic indifference.
Synonyms
refined,
fine,
polished,
elegant,
stylish,
dignified,
haughty,
courtly,
snobbish,
well-bred
in the sense of clannish
Definition
(of a group) tending to exclude outsiders
People can be clannish and cruel in their exclusion of others who are `different'.