as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
new in town, she was hoping some of her clubbier coworkers might show her the city's hot spots
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clubby
For the flagship, Les Deux sought to capture a sense of clubby nostalgia in the architecture, which was designed by its in-house team.
—
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Marc by Sofia can seem a bit clubby at times, a touch too cool for school.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill, with decades of Bel-Air regulars, is a true supper club, which translates as clubby and exclusive and skewing older.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
That has changed, though things can still be pretty clubby.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clubby
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Marc by Sofia can seem a bit clubby at times, a touch too cool for school.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill, with decades of Bel-Air regulars, is a true supper club, which translates as clubby and exclusive and skewing older.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
That has changed, though things can still be pretty clubby.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clubby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubby
Adjective
-
The View From The Control Room On a programming level, the crisis has showcased Weiss’ quicker, social-media-centric metabolism and digital-friendly approach.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
-
At the same time, large numbers of loyalists remain tied to the system for religious, social or patronage reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
But outgoing Buffs athletic director Rick George has been at this a long time.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
-
Every vendor in the market was kind, outgoing and helpful.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
-
But since being elected, Mamdani has made few public attacks on the president, striking a more convivial tone.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
-
The level of care feels more like staying at an overly hospitable close friend’s home than a hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
At the base of Mount Annupuri, the hotel is perfectly positioned for guests to jump straight on a gondola and onto the slopes, with countless ski and snowboard trails, high-quality off-piste powder skiing, and scenic family-friendly routes through the forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
-
Raglan is a charming surf town on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island where the vibes are laidback and friendly.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubby. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
