sycophantic

• Qualifie un comportement excessivement flatteur ou obséquieux envers une personne en position d'autorité, généralement pour en tirer un avantage personnel.

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.

   Flagornerie

   • 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.

   Synonymesbootlickingcringingfawningflatteringgrovelingingratiatingobsequiousservilesubservient

   Antonymescandidcriticalforthrighthonestindependentingenuoussincerestraightforwardunflattering

2. Obsequious flatteryC1formal

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

   Flatteur servile

   • 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.

   Synonymesbootlickingfawninggrovellingingratiatingobsequiousservileslimysmarmyunctuous

   Antonymescandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestoutspokensincerestraightforward