Advertisement

View definitions for cliquish

cliquish

adjective as in rarefied

Strongest matches

Strong matches

Weak match

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

To me, he was a hero in a cliquish school.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

They claim accountant-verified objectivity but often appear cliquish and stuck in industry bubbles.

Read more on New York Times

But the Biden appointee quickly ruffled feathers by pushing out several career DEA officials she viewed as part of a cliquish culture that allowed misconduct to flourish.

Read more on Seattle Times

Her school’s faculty is cliquish and unwelcoming, and Penny often draws the ire of a few women who see her as a threat.

Read more on Washington Post

“Football, it can kind of become cliquish,” he said.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement