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cliquishly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial cliquishly has 1 sense
  1. clannishly, cliquishly - in a clannish manner; "these four friends always act clannishly, and don't let us participate in their activities"
    Derived from adjective cliquish1

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Term: cliquishly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that demonstrates exclusivity or adherence to a specific group or clique.

Example Sentence: The students in the advanced math class cliquishly formed a tight-knit group that only interacted with each other during lunch breaks.

Sense 2: In a way that is unfriendly or standoffish towards those outside of one's own social circle.

Example Sentence: The residents of the small town were known for behaving cliquishly towards newcomers, making it difficult for outsiders to integrate into the community.

Sense 3: In a manner that represents or promotes the interests and preferences of a specific region or locality.

Example Sentence: The chef proudly incorporated local ingredients into his dishes, giving the restaurant a cliquishly regional flavor.

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