incestuous Definition
- 1involving or guilty of incest, which is sexual activity between people who are closely related and should not have a sexual relationship
- 2having or showing too much interest in the private lives of the members of your own family
Using incestuous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incestuous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The novel portrays an incestuous relationship between siblings.
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The royal family was accused of having an incestuous relationship.
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The therapist warned against an incestuous dynamic between the mother and son.
incestuous Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with incestuous
a marriage between close relatives, such as siblings or first cousins
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Incestuous marriages are illegal in most countries.
a sexual relationship between people who are closely related and should not have a sexual relationship
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The movie explores the consequences of an incestuous relationship between a father and daughter.
incestuous feelings
romantic or sexual attraction towards a family member
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The character struggles with incestuous feelings towards his sister.
Origins of incestuous
from Latin 'incestus', meaning 'unchaste'
Summary: incestuous in Brief
The term 'incestuous' [ɪnˈsɛstʃuəs] describes sexual activity between closely related individuals, such as siblings or parents and children. It can also refer to an excessive interest in the private lives of family members. Examples include 'The novel portrays an incestuous relationship between siblings.' and 'The therapist warned against an incestuous dynamic between the mother and son.' Synonyms include 'taboo' and 'immoral,' while formal equivalents are 'related by blood' and 'consanguineous.'
