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SYCOPHANTIC Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word sycophantic. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word sycophantic. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SYCOPHANTIC

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bootlicking
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attempting to win favor by flattery

fawning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attempting to win favor by flattery

obsequious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner

flattering
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing or representing to advantage

adjective satellite

• obsequiously complimentary

ingratiating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of winning favor

• calculated to please or gain favor

servile
adjectiveadj
adjective

• submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

adjective satellite

• relating to or involving slaves or appropriate for slaves or servants

subservient
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• compliant and obedient to authority

• serving or acting as a means or aid

• abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

toadying
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

verb

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

toadyish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attempting to win favor by flattery

Alternatives for BOOTLICKING

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