B2adverbformalbusinesslanguage
US/ɪkˈskluː.sɪv.li/
UK/ɪkˈskluː.sɪv.li/
only, and not including anyone or anything else
In context
This lounge is used exclusively by members of the club.
She works exclusively with children who have learning difficulties.
The interview was published exclusively in our magazine last week.
Words that go with exclusively
verb + adverb
- focus exclusively onThe course focuses exclusively on spoken English.
- rely exclusively onHe relies exclusively on tips for his income.
- cater exclusively toThe restaurant caters exclusively to business travelers.
- used exclusivelyThe room is used exclusively for meetings.
adverb + adjective
- exclusively maleThe team was exclusively male until 2010.
- exclusively concernedThe study is not exclusively concerned with money.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The shop sells exclusive shoesCorrect: The shop sells shoes exclusively