Selective

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Characterized by careful choice; choosing only the best or most suitable.

Example Sentences

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

She is very selective about the clothes she buys.

Synonyms

choosy, particular, discriminating, exclusive, careful

Entry 1

choosy, particular, discriminating, exclusive

Entry 2

choosy, particular, exclusive, discriminating, careful

Antonyms

indiscriminate, random, inclusive, accepting, careless

Entry 1

indiscriminate, random, inclusive, accepting

Entry 2

indiscriminate, careless, random

Collocations

selective admission, selective memory, selective breeding, selective service, selective process, selective approach, selective choice

Entry 1

selective admission, selective memory, selective breeding, selective service

Entry 2

selective process, selective approach, selective breeding, selective choice