sycophantic

• 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。

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.

   谄媚的

   • 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.

   同义词bootlickingcringingfawningflatteringgrovelingingratiatingobsequiousservilesubservient

   反义词candidcriticalforthrighthonestindependentingenuoussincerestraightforwardunflattering

2. Obsequious flatteryC1formal

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

   谄媚的

   • 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.

   同义词bootlickingfawninggrovellingingratiatingobsequiousservileslimysmarmyunctuous

   反义词candiddirectforthrightfrankhonestoutspokensincerestraightforward