Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cultlike

Adjective

/ˈkʌltˌlaɪk/

Definition

Resembling or characteristic of a cult, often in terms of devotion or behavior.

Examples

The group’s practices were cultlike, with members showing unwavering loyalty to their leader.
Her obsession with the new fitness regimen was cultlike, attracting followers with its extreme rules.

Meaning

Cultlike describes a group or individual’s traits that exhibit extreme devotion or loyalty, often associated with a belief system that is characterized by unwarranted faith or dogma, similar to that found in cults.