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sycophantic

/ˌsɪk.əˈfæn.tɪk/

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adjective

/ˌsɪk.əˈfæn.tɪk/C2formal
  • ruОписывает поведение, которое является чрезмерно льстивым или послушным по отношению к кому-то, обладающему властью, обычно для получения личной выгоды.

Describes behavior that is excessively flattering or obedient towards someone in power, typically to gain personal advantage.

  1. Flattering for personal gainC1formal

    Behaving in a way that shows excessive praise or admiration for someone in authority, usually to gain an advantage.

    ruЛьстивый

    • His sycophantic behavior toward the manager was obvious to everyone.
    • She gave a sycophantic speech praising the CEO's every decision.
    • The sycophantic assistant always agreed with the boss, no matter what.

    Synonymsbootlickingcringingfawningflatteringgrovelingingratiatingobsequiousservilesubservient

    Antonymscandidcriticalforthrighthonestindependentingenuoussincerestraightforwardunflattering

  2. Obsequious flatteryC1formal

    Characterized by using flattery to win favor, often in a servile or insincere manner.

    ruПодобострастный

    • The politician surrounded himself with sycophantic advisors.
    • Her sycophantic compliments were clearly aimed at getting a promotion.
    • The review was sycophantic, praising the film without any real criticism.

    Synonymsbootlickingfawninggrovellingingratiatingobsequiousservileslimysmarmyunctuous

    Antonymscandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestoutspokensincerestraightforward

Forms
  • more sycophantic comparative form
  • most sycophantic superlative form
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