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- [sik-uh-fuh nt, -fant, sahy-kuh-]
- /ˈsɪk ə fənt, -ˌfænt, ˈsaɪ kə-/
- /ˌsɪk.əˈfæn.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sik-uh-fuh nt, -fant, sahy-kuh-]
- /ˈsɪk ə fənt, -ˌfænt, ˈsaɪ kə-/
Definitions of sycophantic word
- noun sycophantic a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite. 1
- adjective sycophantic obsequious, servile 1
- adjective sycophantic If you describe someone as sycophantic, you disapprove of them because they flatter people who are more important and powerful than they are in order to gain an advantage for themselves. 0
- adjective sycophantic using flattery to win favour from individuals wielding influence; toadyish; obsequious 0
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Origin of sycophantic
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin sȳcophanta < Greek sȳkophántēs informer, equivalent to sŷko(n) fig + phan- (stem of phaínein to show) + -tēs agentive suffix
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Parts of speech for Sycophantic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sycophantic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adj sycophantic
- adulatory — If someone makes an adulatory comment about someone, they praise them and show their admiration of them.
- approbative — showing approbation or approval
- at one's mercy — compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.
- compliable — compliant
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
adjective sycophantic
- celebrating — Present participle of celebrate.
- cowering — to crouch, as in fear or shame.
- crouching — to stoop or bend low.
- encomiastic — Of or relating to an encomiast.
- encomiastical — Alternative form of encomiastic.
Antonyms for sycophantic
adjective sycophantic
- censuring — strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
- controlling — having or attempting to exert control
- denouncing — Present participle of denounce.
- deterring — to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding: The large dog deterred trespassers.
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