sycophantic

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
attempting to win favor by flattery

Adj

Excessively eager to please, especially for personal gain; obsequious, flattering.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek σῡκοφᾰντῐκός (sūkophăntĭkós). By surface analysis, sycophant + -ic.

Synonyms

asslicky, bootlicking, fawning, groveling, ingratiating, obsequious, oily, oleaginous, schmoozy, self-abasing, slimy, soapy, sycophantic, toadying, toadyish, truckling, unctuous

Antonyms

arrogant, bossy, cheeky, obstinate, proud

Scrabble Score: 23

sycophantic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sycophantic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sycophantic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

sycophantic is a valid Words With Friends word