Sycophantic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌsi-kə-ˈfan-tik/ sy·co·phan·tic

Meaning & Definition of Sycophantic

Sycophantic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a sycophant, fawning, obsequious

Sycophantic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in fawning, obsequious

    similar: fawning, genuflecting, groveling, hagiographic, kowtowing, obsequious, servile, subservient, toadying, reverent, reverential, venerating, worshipful, civil, courteous, gracious, polite, deferent, deferential, dutiful, regardful, respectful, kid-glove, kid-gloved
    opposite: disrespectful, undutiful, abusive, insulting, offensive, belittling, demeaning, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disparaging, contemptuous, impudent, irreverent, scornful, discourteous, insolent, rude, uncivil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sycophantic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sycophantic:

fawning, genuflecting, groveling, hagiographic, kowtowing, obsequious, servile, subservient, toadying, reverent, reverential, venerating, worshipful, civil, courteous, gracious, polite, deferent, deferential, dutiful, regardful, respectful, kid-glove, kid-gloved

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sycophantic

Words with the opposite meaning of Sycophantic:

disrespectful, undutiful, abusive, insulting, offensive, belittling, demeaning, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disparaging, contemptuous, impudent, irreverent, scornful, discourteous, insolent, rude, uncivil

Word Forms of Sycophantic

Derived words: sycophantically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Sycophantic

First known use: 1676

Frequently Asked Questions about Sycophantic

What does "Sycophantic" mean?

"Sycophantic" means of, relating to, or characteristic of a sycophant, fawning, obsequious. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characteristic of a sycophant, fawning, obsequious.

What is another word for "Sycophantic"?

Other words for "Sycophantic" include fawning, genuflecting, groveling, hagiographic, kowtowing, obsequious, servile and subservient. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sycophantic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sycophantic"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sycophantic". Common alternatives include fawning, genuflecting, groveling, hagiographic, kowtowing, obsequious, servile, subservient, toadying and reverent.

What is the opposite of "Sycophantic"?

Antonyms of "Sycophantic" include disrespectful, undutiful, abusive, insulting, offensive, belittling, demeaning and depreciative.

Is "Sycophantic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sycophantic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Sycophantic"?

"Sycophantic" is pronounced /ˌsi-kə-ˈfan-tik/ and divided into syllables as sy·co·phan·tic.

What is the origin of the word "Sycophantic"?

First known use: 1676.

What is another word for "Sycophantic" meaning "as in fawning, obsequious"?

When "Sycophantic" (adjective) means as in fawning, obsequious, synonyms include fawning, genuflecting, groveling, hagiographic, kowtowing and obsequious. Opposites in this sense include disrespectful, undutiful, abusive and insulting.