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- [klee-kish, klik-ish]
- /ˈkli kɪʃ, ˈklɪk ɪʃ/
- /ˈkliː.ki/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klee-kish, klik-ish]
- /ˈkli kɪʃ, ˈklɪk ɪʃ/
Definitions of cliquish word
- adjective cliquish If you describe a group of people or their behavior as cliquish, you mean they spend their time only with other members of the group and seem unfriendly towards people who are not in the group. 3
- adjective cliquish associating exclusively with the members of one's own clique; clannish. 1
- adjective cliquish tending to divide into cliques: a cliquish neighborhood. 1
- adjective cliquish of, relating to, or characteristic of a clique: narrow, cliquish notions about art. 1
- noun cliquish Of or pertaining to a clique. 1
- adjective cliquish tending to associate with a small and exclusive group. 0
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Origin of cliquish
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; clique + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Cliquish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cliquish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cliquish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cliquish
adj cliquish
- akin — If one thing is akin to another, it is similar to it in some way.
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
- insular — of or relating to an island or islands: insular possessions.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
adjective cliquish
- cliquey — If you describe a group of people or their behaviour as cliquey, you mean they spend their time only with other members of the group and seem unfriendly towards people who are not in the group.
- unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
- selective — having the function or power of selecting; making a selection.
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
- sharable — the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed or owed by an individual or group.
Antonyms for cliquish
adj cliquish
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
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