sycophantic
(sy-co-phan-tic)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. Behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage.
Example Sentence
His sycophantic behavior towards the boss was noticed by everyone in the office.
More Example Sentences
The sycophantic compliments were clearly meant to win favor with the teacher.
Synonyms
obsequious; fawning; servile
Antonyms
independent; assertive; defiant
Rhymes
- antic
- frantic
- atlantic
- gigantic
- midlantic
- pedantic
- romantic
- semantic
- bankatlantic
- sycophantic
- transatlantic