adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   to the exclusion of anything or anyone else; solely or entirely focus

   "These new shoes are made exclusively out of recycled cardboard."

Adverb

1. 1
   without any others being included or involved wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

alonealonebarelybutcompletelycustom

Example

More examples

"The privilege is reserved exclusively for women."

Etymology

From Middle English exclusyvely; equivalent to exclusive + -ly.

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