exclusively

[ik-skloo-siv-lee, -ziv-]

adverb

1. solely; only; in a manner limited to what is designated.

   Upper-level foreign language courses are taught exclusively in the foreign language to help students develop higher levels of competency.

2. in a way that leaves out or shuts out all others.

   Here to talk with us exclusively in the studio this morning is the director whose film won four Oscars this year.

3. in a way that allows only wealthy or upper-class people to purchase or participate.

   Though exclusively priced—it’s not cheap—the resort offers many activities and doesn’t disappoint.

4. in a way that omits a certain thing from consideration or calculation.

   The number of days allowed for filing the report shall be reckoned exclusively of the day the event occurred.

Other Word Forms

• preexclusively adverb
• semi-exclusively adverb
• ultraexclusively adverb
• unexclusively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of exclusively¹

exclusive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The prominence of these Christian genres, which are almost exclusively associated with white evangelical culture, worried some progressive commentators who feared their propaganda value.

From Salon

It's probably why, for now, both the existing and the new airport will handle domestic and international traffic, even though in the longer run, when connectivity improves, overseas flights may exclusively fly from NMIA.

From BBC

US country star Luke Combs has spoken exclusively to BBC News about why country music is having its moment, how his British fans are different - and the thrill of bringing Nashville to London.

From BBC

Some of these firms supply parts exclusively to JLR, while others sell components to other carmakers as well.

From BBC

The data shared exclusively with the BBC suggested nearly 98% of adults living with their parents could not afford to pay what the average first-time buyer pays for a house in their area.

From BBC

Related Words

• alone 
• completely 
• entirely 
• only 
• solely 
• wholly