Definition

In a way that involves sexual relations between closely related individuals, often considered taboo or illegal.

Example

The story depicted the characters living in an incestuously close-knit community.

Conversation

Did you notice how some families can be really incestuously involved in each other’s lives?

Yeah, it's kind of strange to see how close they are.

Exactly! It can feel a bit overwhelming sometimes.

Right? It makes me appreciate my own space a lot more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incestuously → It is formed from "incestus" (from Latin, meaning unchaste or immoral) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "incestuously" describes behavior that is characterized by incest or sexual relations between closely related individuals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'unchaste' ('incestus') to remember that 'incestuously' refers to behavior that is full of such immoral relations.

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