SYCOPHANTIC


Meaning of SYCOPHANTIC in English

If you describe someone as ~, 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.

...his clique of ~ friends...

ADJ disapproval

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