Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

Definitions of exclusive

noun a news story obtained by a newspaper or broadcaster before its rivals and therefore appearing in print or on the air first

Example Sentences

A1 An exclusive is a special offer only available to certain customers.

A2 The club offers exclusive benefits to its members.

B1 The store sells exclusive designer clothing.

B2 The hotel offers exclusive access to its VIP lounge.

C1 The exclusive event was attended by high-profile guests.

C2 The exclusive rights to the film were sold to a major studio.

adjective denoting or limited to a particular person, group, or area

Example Sentences

A1 I have an exclusive invitation to the party.

A2 The club is exclusive and only allows members to enter.

B1 The hotel offers exclusive packages for honeymoon couples.

B2 She is wearing an exclusive designer dress to the event.

C1 The company has an exclusive partnership with the leading tech firm.

C2 The exclusive resort offers unparalleled luxury and privacy.

Examples of exclusive in a Sentence

formal The company offers exclusive deals to its premium members.

informal Only VIP customers get access to the exclusive offers.

slang That club is so exclusive, you need a special invite to get in.

figurative His exclusive focus on work led to neglecting other aspects of his life.

Grammatical Forms of exclusive

past tense

excluded

plural

exclusives

comparative

more exclusive

superlative

most exclusive

present tense

exclude

future tense

will exclude

perfect tense

have excluded

continuous tense

is excluding

singular

exclusive

positive degree

exclusive

infinitive

to exclude

gerund

excluding

participle

excluding

Origin and Evolution of exclusive

First Known Use: 1515 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'exclusive' originated from the Latin word 'exclusivus', which is derived from 'excludere' meaning to shut out or exclude.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is limited to a specific group or individual, the usage of 'exclusive' has evolved to also mean something that is unique, high-end, or not widely available.