cliquish (Meaning)

Wordnet

cliquish (s)

befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior

Webster

cliquish (a.)

Of or pertaining to a clique; disposed to from cliques; exclusive in spirit.

FAQs About the word cliquish

befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferiorOf or pertaining to a clique;

clannish, cliquey, friendly, close-knit, close, familiar, pack, inseparable, chummy,intimate

receptive, receptive, welcoming,welcoming,

The cliquish behavior of the group made it difficult for newcomers to feel welcome.

She found the atmosphere in the office to be cliquish, with certain employees excluding others.

The school's social scene felt cliquish, leaving some students feeling isolated.

Despite efforts to foster inclusivity, the community remained somewhat cliquish.