All cliquey synonyms
clique
C c adj cliquey
- cabalistic — of or relating to the cabala.
- select — to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.
adjective cliquey
- 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.
- limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
- restricted — confined; limited.
- privileged — belonging to a class that enjoys special privileges; favored: the privileged few.
- clannish — If you describe a group of people as clannish, you mean that they often spend time together and may seem unfriendly to other people who are not in the group.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
- insular — of or relating to an island or islands: insular possessions.
- selective — having the function or power of selecting; making a selection.
- non-exclusion — an act or instance of excluding.
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.