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Cliquishness

Definition:

Cliquishness refers to the tendency of individuals to form exclusive social groups or cliques, often exhibiting a sense of superiority or exclusion towards others.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: cliquishness
• Adjective: cliquish
• Adverb: cliquishly
• Verb: cliquish

Sense 1:

Noun: The state or characteristic of being cliquish.

Example:

Her cliquishness was evident when she only invited a select few to her party.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Exhibiting tendencies of forming or maintaining exclusive groups.

Example:

The cliquish students at the school made it difficult for new students to feel included.

Sense 3:

Adverb: In a manner that shows or indicates cliquish behavior.

Example:

She cliquishly ignored her classmates who didn't belong to her group.

Sense 4:

Verb: To exhibit or engage in cliquish behavior.

Example:

They cliquished themselves together, excluding anyone who didn't fit their specific criteria.

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