adjective

incestuous

ihn-SEHST-yoo-uhs

Incestuous (adjective) means relating to or involving incest.

adjective

Relating to or involving incest.

"The court case involved allegations of an incestuous relationship."

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 notes

In plain EnglishLiterally about incest, or figuratively describing a clique that only looks after its own.

Common pairings

incestuous relationship incestuous industry incestuous circle

Word forms

more incestuous comparative, most incestuous superlative

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Synonyms

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incestual incesty

Related words

incestual

Rhymes for incestuous

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

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."

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