Thesaurus:sycophantic

THESAURUS

sycophantic

English

Adjective

Sense: Excessively eager to please or obey; flattering and servile

Synonyms

• asslicky
• fawning
• groveling
• ingratiating
• obsequious
• oily
• oleaginous
• schmoozy
• self-abasing
• soapy
• slimy
• sycophantic
• toadyish
• toadying
• truckling
• unctuous    [WS]

Antonyms

• arrogant    [WS]
• bossy    [WS]
• cheeky    [WS]
• obstinate    [WS]
• proud

Hypernyms

• effusive
• flattering
• servile    [WS]

Various

• abased
• insincere
• mealy-mouthed
• nauseating

See also

• Thesaurus:sycophant
• Thesaurus:suck up

Further reading

• “886. servility” in Roget's Thesaurus, T. Y. Crowell Co., 1911.
• “sycophantic” in Moby Thesaurus II, Grady Ward, 1996.