Thesaurus:sycophantic

Thesaurus:sycophantic

THESAURUS

sycophantic

English

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.