Sycophancy - Wikipedia In modern English, sycophant denotes an insincere flatterer and refers to someone practising sycophancy (i e , insincere flattery to gain an advantage) The word has its origin in the legal system of Classical Athens, where it had a different meaning
sycophantic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage . . . Definition of sycophantic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary praising important or powerful people too much and in a way that is not sincere, especially in order to get something from them Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
Sycophantic - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com Someone who's sycophantic goes overboard with compliments, usually to gain some kind of advantage You see sycophantic behavior in Hollywood all the time, from red carpet interviews pouring flattery on movie stars to fawning autograph seekers
sycophantic - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Adjective sycophantic (comparative more sycophantic, superlative most sycophantic) Excessively eager to please, especially for personal gain; obsequious, flattering