adjective
incestuous
ihn-SEHST-yoo-uhs
Incestuous (adjective) means relating to or involving incest.
adjective
1
Relating to or involving incest.
"The court case involved allegations of an incestuous relationship."
2
Describing a closed, self-serving group whose members are too tightly and exclusively connected, shutting others out.
"Critics called the awards process incestuous, since the judges kept nominating each other's work."
How to use incestuous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally about incest, or figuratively describing a clique that only looks after its own.
Common pairings
incestuous relationship
incestuous industry
incestuous circle
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more incestuous
- Superlative
- most incestuous
Synonyms
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incestual
incesty
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Rhymes for incestuous
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What is the meaning of incestuous?
"incestuous" (adjective) means relating to or involving incest.
What is another word for incestuous?
Other words for "incestuous" include incestual, incesty.
What are the different meanings of incestuous?
"incestuous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to or involving incest; 2. Describing a closed, self-serving group whose members are too tightly and exclusively connected, shutting others out.
How do you use incestuous in a sentence?
Example: "The court case involved allegations of an incestuous relationship."
