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

Shared exclusively with the BBC, they show Bowie's fascination with the development of art and satire in 18th Century London, alongside stories of criminal gangs and the notorious thief "Honest" Jack Sheppard.

From BBC

In the hours following the release of the “New Heights” podcast episode, Panera jumped in: the “Loaf Story Meal,” which was available exclusively on the Panera app for a limited time.

From Salon

The BBC's analysis of the online activities of the account and dozens of others like it suggests they are posting almost exclusively "AI slop".

From BBC

"Our vision is to create the UK's first caravan and camping park exclusively for families with neurodiverse and autistic members here in north Wales."

From BBC

Walters is confident that the series has genuine cut-through for Australians who have not seen their side face England since 2017 and who have not toured exclusively for an Ashes series since 2003.

From BBC

Related Words

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