cultish

/ˈkʌltɪʃ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a cult, especially in having extreme or obsessive beliefs or practices.
    • Some online communities develop a cultish devotion to their leaders.
    • The group's cultish behavior made outsiders uncomfortable.
    • She left the organization because of its cultish demands on members.
  2. Having a strong, dedicated following among a small group of people, often in a niche or fan community.
    • The movie gained a cultish status years after its release.
    • His cooking show attracted a cultish audience of food enthusiasts.
    • That indie band has a cultish following among college students.
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