incestuous

adjective

Definition of incestuousnext
as in intimate

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Recent Examples of incestuous One of the most controversial elements of the series are scenes that suggest the brothers shared an incestuous connection. — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024 Rand explained that the show’s depiction of the brothers’ relationship as likely incestuous is false and that the show portrayed the idea of the relationship the brothers were having that lived in the minds of those around them. — Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2024 Chase didn’t need to give Tony and his mom’s relationship incestuous overtones to convey its toxicity, but for LeFranc, this element serves as a handy shortcut to creating the same impression. — Judy Berman, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024 The Menendez Brothers never suggests the boys were incestuous. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for incestuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incestuous
  1. intimate
  2. inseparable
  3. chummy
  4. bosom
  5. familiar
  6. clannish
  7. friendly
Adjective
  • Those were just some of the yet-unheard pieces of evidence brought to light in the case suggesting intimate involvement of Newsmax's top executives and talent in programming decisions.
    — Maddy Lauria, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The actor skillfully plays nine different roles using props, tone, and mannerisms to differentiate the characters, with the compact setting making the action feel all the more intimate.
    — Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of intimate
Adjective
  • Bunny, George, former Vogue fashion columnist Arthur (Nathan Lee Graham) and flight attendant and lapsed Mormon Jerry (Matt Bomer) used to be an inseparable quartet, but time, distance and now George’s death have pulled them apart.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The trio have been inseparable for about five years.
    — Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of inseparable
Adjective
  • Bo Nix, Stidham and Wilson were a chummy group in 2024, and Wilson offers a high-upside option as a young backup.
    — Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Britain’s prime minister has spent months carefully crafting a chummy relationship with Donald Trump.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of chummy
Adjective
  • Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
    — Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
  • Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Definition of bosom
Adjective
  • Vanderpump Villa is back with a fresh dose of drama in a stunning new location — and some familiar guests who are ready to shake things up!
    — Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Sanchez went on to deliver his familiar mixed bag of erratic distribution and impressive saves at the Emirates Stadium.
    — Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Ambassadorships are often awarded to loyalists and supporters, but this appointment looks particularly clannish.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The model relies on a dramatic shift in relations among officers and prisoners, two historically warring factions in a system built on clannish gamesmanship for survival.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
Definition of clannish
Adjective
  • Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.
    — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.
    — Terence Moore, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of friendly

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