sycophantic

[US]/ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/
[UK]/ˌsɪkə'fæntɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. using flattery or praise to gain advantage or favor; characterized by fawning or servile behavior

Example Sentences

a sycophantic attempt to ingratiate herself with the local aristocracy.

A large praetorian bureaucracy filled with ambitious and often sycophantic people makes work and makes trouble.

The politician surrounded himself with sycophantic advisors.

She was tired of the sycophantic behavior of her coworkers.

The boss could see through the sycophantic flattery.

His sycophantic attitude towards the teacher annoyed his classmates.

The sycophantic behavior of the employees did not go unnoticed by the management.

She refused to engage in sycophantic behavior to get ahead in her career.

The CEO was known for his dislike of sycophantic flattery.

The sycophantic praise from her colleagues made her uncomfortable.

He was promoted not for his sycophantic behavior, but for his hard work.

The company culture discouraged sycophantic behavior and encouraged honesty.

Real-world Examples

And now  I'm proud to say that I'm Tom's sycophantic friend that's obsessed with him.

Source: Complete English Speech Collection

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