exclusively

American  

[ik-skloo-siv-lee, -ziv-] / ɪkˈsklu sɪv li, -zɪv- /

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.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of exclusively

exclusive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“Our goal is to accelerate the impact we can have as an independent company focused exclusively on helping insulin-dependent people with diabetes experience more predictable control, greater freedom, and better days while achieving strong outcomes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Baroque masterpiece, located in a public square, will remain viewable from a distance for free, but closer access will be exclusively for ticket holders.

From Barron's

The new five-year deal means Hollywood's most prestigious awards ceremony will be viewable exclusively online for the first time, ending a decades-long relationship with US broadcaster ABC.

From Barron's

The Academy Awards will begin streaming exclusively on YouTube in 2029, the latest big change in Hollywood.

From BBC

Taken together, these findings suggest that consciousness did not emerge recently or exclusively in humans.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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