cultish
gb/kˈʌltɪʃ/ us/kˈʌltɪʃ/
C1
Anglais
szektás, szektaszerű, kultikus
C1
1
szektás
B2
szektaszerű
C1
Schéma d’usage :
cultish [group/leader/belief/behavior]
The documentary shows how cultish the movement became once critics were labeled enemies.
A dokumentumfilm megmutatja, mennyire szektássá vált a mozgalom, amikor a kritikusokat ellenségnek bélyegezték.
Her friends worried about his cultish devotion to the guru’s teachings.
A barátai aggódtak a guru tanításai iránti már-már szektás odaadása miatt.
The group’s cultish attitude left no room for doubt or disagreement.
Exemples pédagogiques
The club felt cultish to me.
A klub nekem szektásnak tűnt.
He showed cultish loyalty to the leader.
Szinte szektás hűséget mutatott a vezető iránt.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse with cultural or cultivated; cultish relates to a cult.
Sens
like a cult; obsessively devoted
Collocations
cultish group
|cultish leader
|cultish devotion
|cultish loyalty
|cultish behavior
|cultish followers
|cultish beliefs
|cultish mindset
|cultish atmosphere
|cultish rhetoric
Synonymes
fanatical (Emphasizes extreme enthusiasm; not necessarily tied to a group structure.)
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zealous (Often suggests strong belief or commitment; can sound more formal.)
Antonymes
skeptical (Suggests questioning rather than unquestioning belief.)
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independent-minded (Highlights personal judgment instead of group-think.)
Thèmes
society
|religion
|psychology
Définition
like a cult, with blind loyalty
Resembling a cult, especially in showing intense, unquestioning devotion to a leader, belief, or group.
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2
kultikus
B2
Schéma d’usage :
cultish [film/band/brand/series]
The show was canceled after one season but gained a cultish following online.
A sorozatot egy évad után elkaszálták, de az interneten kultikus rajongótáborra tett szert.
That indie game has a cultish appeal despite its rough graphics.
Annak az indie játéknak a kezdetleges grafikája ellenére is kultikus vonzereje van.
The album wasn’t a hit at first, but it slowly became cultish among collectors.
Exemples pédagogiques
The movie has a cultish following.
A filmnek kultikus rajongótábora van.
This band is cultish but not famous.
Ez a zenekar kultikus, de nem igazán híres.
Erreur fréquente :
Cultish here does not mean dangerous; it often just means 'with a cult following.'
Sens
with a small devoted fanbase
Collocations
cultish appeal
|cultish fanbase
|cultish following
|cultish status
|cultish popularity
|cultish classic
|cultish reputation
|cultish hit
Synonymes
cult (Common in phrases like 'a cult film'; shorter and often more neutral.)
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niche (Focuses on limited audience, not necessarily intense devotion.)
Antonymes
mainstream (Popular with a broad general audience.)
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widely popular (Emphasizes broad appeal rather than a small devoted base.)
Thèmes
entertainment
|media
|marketing
Définition
liked a lot by a small group of fans
Having a small but very loyal and enthusiastic following, especially of fans of a film, book, band, product, or idea.
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3
szektaszerű
C1
szektás
B2
Schéma d’usage :
cultish [tactics/practices/culture]
Employees described the company’s cultish culture, where criticism was treated as betrayal.
Az alkalmazottak szektaszerűnek írták le a cég kultúráját, ahol a kritikát árulásnak tekintették.
The speaker used cultish tactics to pressure newcomers into donating money.
Az előadó szektaszerű taktikákkal gyakorolt nyomást az újonnan érkezőkre, hogy pénzt adományozzanak.
Her parents feared the program’s cultish practices would isolate her from family and friends.
Exemples pédagogiques
The group used cultish tactics.
A csoport szektaszerű módszereket alkalmazott.
The workplace felt cultish and controlling.
A munkahely szektaszerűnek és túlzottan irányítónak tűnt.
Erreur fréquente :
This sense is about methods and culture, not just strong interest.
Sens
using cult-like control tactics
Collocations
cultish tactics
|cultish practices
|cultish culture
|cultish recruitment
|cultish messaging
|cultish indoctrination
|cultish control
|cultish pressure
Synonymes
manipulative (General term for controlling or influencing unfairly; not specifically cult-related.)
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coercive (Emphasizes pressure and force; more formal.)
Antonymes
open (Encouraging transparency and questioning.)
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noncoercive (Not using pressure or force.)
Thèmes
psychology
|work
|society
Définition
controlling in a cult-like way
Suggesting or involving manipulative, controlling practices associated with cults, such as isolating members or discouraging questioning.
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szektaszerű
C1
Schéma d’usage :
cultish [ceremony/ritual/vibe/scene]
The film opens with a cultish ceremony in the woods.
A film egy erdei, szektaszerű szertartással kezdődik.
The chanting gave the room a cultish vibe.
A kántálás szektaszerű hangulatot adott a szobának.
The novel’s cultish imagery makes the final chapter unsettling.
Exemples pédagogiques
The scene felt cultish.
A jelenet szektaszerűnek hatott.
They described a cultish ritual.
Szektaszerű rituálét írtak le.
Sens
eerie and ritual-like
Collocations
cultish ritual
|cultish ceremony
|cultish vibe
|cultish imagery
|cultish symbols
|cultish chants
|cultish scene
Synonymes
ritualistic (Neutral term focusing on ritual; not necessarily creepy.)
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sinister (Stronger; emphasizes threatening or evil atmosphere.)
Antonymes
ordinary (Lacking strange or ritual-like qualities.)
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straightforward (Clear and un-mysterious.)
Thèmes
arts
|emotions
|society
Définition
strange and ritual-like, like a cult
Having an eerie, secretive, or ritualistic feel that people associate with cults.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
cultish
API
GB/kˈʌltɪʃ/
US/kˈʌltɪʃ/
Syllabes et accentuation
cult - ish (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (cult)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: cultish
- Comparative: cultisher
- Superlative: cultishest
Famille de mots
Forms
cultisher
adjective
cultishest
adjective
Core family
cult
noun B2
cultist
noun
Related words
cultlike
adjective
Advanced or less common
cultic
adjective
cultism
noun
Expressions
cultish devotion
1/kˈʌltɪʃ dɪvˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
blind loyalty like a cult
very strong loyalty without questions
Exemples
- The leader inspired cultish devotion among his followers.
- Her cultish devotion to the brand surprised even her friends.
- The article criticized the cultish devotion that shut down honest debate.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He showed cultish devotion to the leader.
cultish following
1/kˈʌltɪʃ fˈɑloʊɪŋ/
fixed phrase
small, intensely loyal fanbase
a small group of very loyal fans
Exemples
- The podcast has a cultish following that buys every piece of merch.
- That restaurant developed a cultish following after a celebrity mentioned it.
- The character’s cultish following kept the franchise alive for years.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This game has a cultish following.
cultish vibe
1/kˈʌltɪʃ vˈaɪb/
fixed phrase
informal
atmosphere that feels cult-like
a feeling that something is like a cult
Exemples
- The retreat had a cultish vibe, with chanting before every meal.
- Their meetings gave me a cultish vibe, so I stopped going.
- The music and lighting created a cultish vibe in the club.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The meeting had a cultish vibe.