sycophant
1 of 1noun/ˈsɪkəfənt/
Forms:sycophants
1
an individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage
- The CEO’s office was filled with sycophants eager to win his favor with constant flattery.
- He was known as a sycophant, always praising his boss to get ahead in the company.
- The politician surrounded himself with sycophants who praised his every decision.
- In meetings, she played the role of a sycophant, showering the executives with compliments.
- His behavior was typical of a sycophant, always agreeing with the powerful and flattering their egos.
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