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Clubby (Adjective)

Effusively sociable; "a clubbish set"; "we got rather clubby".

All adjective clusters.

The new arrivals quickly became integrated into the clubby atmosphere of the alumni association.
She described the publishing industry as a rather clubby world where everyone knew everyone.
After a few drinks, the usually reserved headmaster became quite clubby and started telling stories about his college days.
The gentlemen's club on the fifth floor was infamous for its clubby, old-boy network.
The university's elite debating society was notorious for being a clubby, cliquey group that excluded outsiders.

Befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior.

All adjective clusters.

The clubby atmosphere of the private golf course made it clear that outsiders were not welcome.
Her clubby demeanor made it difficult for new colleagues to approach her.
The clubby tone of the invitation suggested that only a select few were truly invited.
The clubby nature of the fraternity made it notorious for excluding students from lower-income backgrounds.
The clubby attitude of the country club's membership committee made it nearly impossible for newcomers to join.