CLIQUISHLY

clannishly, cliquishly

(adverb) in a clannish manner; “these four friends always act clannishly, and don’t let us participate in their activities”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

cliquishly (comparative more cliquishly, superlative most cliquishly)

In a cliquish manner.

Source: Wiktionary


CLIQUISH

Cli"quish, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a clique; disposed to from cliques; exclusive in spirit.

– Cli"*quish*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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