Cliquish

Synonyms of cliquish

• selective
• exclusive
• elitist

Antonyms of cliquish

• inclusive
• welcoming
• friendly

Collocations of cliquish

cliquish behavior

Frequency: 70 %

The cliquish behavior of the group made it difficult for new members to join.

cliquish group

Frequency: 65 %

The cliquish group only socialized with each other, ignoring outsiders.

cliquish attitude

Frequency: 60 %

Her cliquish attitude towards others alienated many potential friends.

cliquish tendencies

Frequency: 50 %

The club had cliquish tendencies, often excluding those who didn't fit in.

Idiomatic Expressions for cliquish

• Phrase: cliquish mentality
  Meaning: a mindset that promotes the formation of exclusive groups or cliques
  Usage: The company's cliquish mentality hindered collaboration and communication among departments.