adv
Meaning 1
In a cliquish manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
cliquishly
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UK: /ˈkliːk.ɪʃ.li/
adverb
Meaning 2
in a clannish manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- these four friends always act clannishly, and don't let us participate in their activities
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: clannishly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English cliquish Middle English -ly English -ly English cliquishly From cliquish + -ly.