sycophantic

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

ruОписывает поведение, которое является чрезмерно льстивым или послушным по отношению к кому-то, обладающему властью, обычно для получения личной выгоды.esDescribe un comportamiento excesivamente halagador o sumiso hacia alguien con autoridad, generalmente para obtener un beneficio personal. También se refiere a una actitud aduladora y servil.frQualifie un comportement excessivement flatteur ou obséquieux envers une personne en position d'autorité, généralement pour en tirer un avantage personnel.deBeschreibt ein Verhalten, das übertrieben schmeichlerisch oder unterwürfig gegenüber einer Person mit Macht ist, meist um daraus persönlichen Vorteil zu ziehen.ptDescreve um comportamento excessivamente bajulador ou servil em relação a alguém poderoso, geralmente para obter vantagem pessoal.zh形容对有权势的人过分奉承、讨好或顺从，通常是为了获取个人利益。arيصف سلوكًا يتسم بالمبالغة في التملق أو الطاعة لشخص ذي سلطة أو نفوذ، غالبًا بهدف تحقيق منفعة شخصية.

1. Flattering for personal gain C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛьстивыйesAdulador servilfrFlagorneriedeSpeichelleckerischptAduladorzh谄媚的arمتملق

   Синонимы: bootlickingcringingfawningflatteringgrovelingingratiatingobsequiousservilesubservient

   Антонимы: candidcriticalforthrighthonestindependentingenuoussincerestraightforwardunflattering

2. Obsequious flattery C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодобострастныйesAdulación servilfrFlatteur serviledeSpeichelleckerischptSicofânticozh谄媚的arمتذلل بالمدح

   Синонимы: bootlickingfawninggrovellingingratiatingobsequiousservileslimysmarmyunctuous

   Антонимы: candiddirectforthrightfrankhonestoutspokensincerestraightforward

• more sycophantic comparative form
• most sycophantic superlative form