Adjective sycophantic has 1 sense

1. bootlicking, fawning, obsequious, sycophantic, toadyish - attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
   Antonym: sincere (indirect, via insincere)
   

Sycophantic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Behaving or acting in a servile or obsequious manner, excessively flattering or fawning towards someone in order to gain an advantage.

Sense 1: Popular Usage - Flattery towards a person in authority

Sample Sentence: The sycophantic employee complimented his boss on every decision, hoping for a promotion.

Sense 2: Local Usage - Insincere praise to gain favor within a specific social group

Sample Sentence: The socialite's sycophantic behavior at the party ensured she remained in the inner circle.

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