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Synonyms & Similar Words
obsequious
servile
fawning
flattering
ingratiating
sycophantish
toadyish
bootlicking
cringing
groveling
abject
submissive
deferential
complaisant
conciliatory
appeasing
wheedling
cajoling
insincere
unctuous
oily
smooth
slick
duplicitous
hypocritical
insidious
manipulative
obesquious
Meaning of Sycophantic
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "sycophantic" refers to the behavior of being excessively flattering or trying to win favor by flattering people or behaving in a way that is not genuine.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "sycophantic" as being characterized by or given to fawning, flattering, or trying to win favor by flattering people.
Example Uses
- The sycophantic employee constantly praised his boss's ideas, even when they were clearly flawed.
- The politician's sycophantic supporters blindly followed her every move, without questioning her motives.
- The sycophantic journalist wrote a glowing review of the celebrity's latest movie, despite its poor quality.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
honest
sincere
genuine
authentic
truthful
straightforward
frank
candid
forthright
direct
blunt
outspoken
critical
disapproving
skeptical
independent
autonomous
self-reliant
confident
assertive
forthright
unflattering