adverb
- in a manner that excludes outsiders; in a way that favors members of a small, exclusive group
Examples
- The club members behaved cliquishly, refusing to invite new people to their meetings.
- She spoke cliquishly about her group of friends, making others feel left out.
- The team operated cliquishly, with senior players ignoring the newcomers.
- They cliquishly excluded anyone who didn't share their interests.
- The organization was criticized for acting cliquishly in its hiring practices.