Exclusive Definition & Meaning

exclusive
adjective
  1. not divided or shared with others; "they have exclusive use of the machine"; "sole rights of publication"
  2. excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority; "exclusive clubs"; "an exclusive restaurants and shops"
  3. not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective; "judging a contest with a single eye"; "a single devotion to duty"; "undivided affection"; "gained their exclusive attention"
noun
  1. a news report that is reported first by one news organization; "he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials"

"Exclusive" in song lyrics

See how exclusive is used in real songs:

  • "Come for them, everyday and my clique's all exclusive"
    Ali f/ St. Louis Alumni * — St. Louis Alumni (Bonus Track)
  • "Introducin, exclusive"
    Big Noyd — Episodes of a Hustla
  • "I feel so exclusive"
    (Bizzy Bone f/) Mr. Majesty — Mr. Majesty II

Usage tips for "exclusive"

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