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incestuously

/ɪnˈsɛs.tʃu.əs.li/
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Adjective:incestuous
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• adverb

1

In an excessively close, insular, or self-referential manner that excludes outside people or perspectives.

Example

"Critics argued that the two media conglomerates operated incestuously, constantly hiring from the same small pool of executives."

2

In a manner involving sexual relations between people who are closely related by blood.

Example

"The ancient royal dynasty often married incestuously to keep power consolidated within the immediate family."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While its primary meaning refers to taboo sexual relations between close blood relatives, in modern professional and cultural contexts it is frequently used figuratively to criticize a group, industry, or institution that is overly insular and resistant to outside influence.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incestuously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incestuously
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