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- SYCOPHANTIC Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of SYCOPHANTIC is of, relating to, or characteristic of a sycophant : fawning, obsequious How to use sycophantic in a sentence
- Sycophancy - Wikipedia
In modern English, sycophant denotes an "insincere flatterer" and is used to refer to someone practising sycophancy (i e , insincere flattery to gain advantage) The word has its origin in the legal system of Classical Athens, where it had a different meaning
- SYCOPHANTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
SYCOPHANTIC definition: 1 (of a person or of behaviour) praising people in authority in a way that is not sincere, usually… Learn more
- SYCOPHANT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
parasite, sycophant, toady, leech, sponge mean a usually obsequious flatterer or self-seeker parasite applies to one who clings to a person of wealth, power, or influence or is useless to society sycophant adds to this a strong suggestion of fawning, flattery, or adulation toady emphasizes the servility and snobbery of the self-seeker
- SYCOPHANTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If you describe someone as sycophantic, you disapprove of them because they flatter people who are more important and powerful than they are in order to gain an advantage for themselves
- Sycophantic - definition of sycophantic by The Free Dictionary
Define sycophantic sycophantic synonyms, sycophantic pronunciation, sycophantic translation, English dictionary definition of sycophantic n A person who attempts to gain advantage by flattering influential people or behaving in a servile manner syc′o·phan′tic , syc′o·phan′ti·cal adj
- 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 The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words
- Sycophantic - Definition, Meaning, and Examples in English
Used to describe someone excessively flattering or behaving in an ingratiating manner to gain favor, often with a negative connotation His sycophantic behavior towards the boss annoyed everyone in the office She received the promotion purely because of her sycophantic tendencies
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