English Explanatory Dictionary

sycophantic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Excessively eager to please, especially for personal gain; obsequious, flattering.

Pronunciation

sĭk-ə-făn'tĭk /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sycophantic.wav

Word forms

sycophantic more sycophantic most sycophantic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σῡκοφᾰντῐκός (sūkophăntĭkós). By surface analysis, sycophant + -ic.

Synonyms

asslicky fawning greasy groveling ingratiating obsequious oily oleaginous schmoozy self-abasing slimy soapy sucky sycophantic toadyish toadying truckling unctuous

Antonyms

arrogant bossy cheeky obstinate proud

Related words

sycophant abased insincere mealy-mouthed nauseating suck up

Derived words

sycophantically unsycophantic
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