What is the meaning of sycophantic?

Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
- synonyms: bootlicking, fawning, obsequious, toadyish
Attempting to win favor by flattery.
- synonyms: bootlicking, fawning, toadyish

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APA	WordNet. (2010). sycophantic. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/sycophantic/definitions/1184927
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