1. resembling or characteristic of a cult, especially in having devoted followers who show unquestioning loyalty
Usage: often used to describe groups, behaviors, or followings that seem excessively devoted

Examples

• The startup had a cultish atmosphere where employees worked extremely long hours without complaint.
• Her followers showed an almost cultish devotion to her fitness program.
• The band developed a cultish following among teenagers.
• Critics described the political movement as having cultish characteristics.
• The company’s cultish culture made it difficult for employees to voice dissenting opinions.
• Some people find the group’s cultish behavior concerning.
• The self-help guru attracted a cultish audience that hung on his every word.