Vocabulary Entry

incestuous

|adjective

adjective

Characterized by or involving incest; morally or socially wrong due to involving relationships among closely related individuals.

Example Sentences

"The plot of the novel was considered incestuous, exploring forbidden family relationships."

"In many cultures, incestuous relationships are taboo and strongly condemned."

"The word 'incestuous' can describe both actual relationships and metaphorical ones in different contexts."