sycophant — a person who acts obsequiously in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who acts obsequiously in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪkəfənt/
Korean meaning: 이익을 얻기 위해 아첨하는 사람, 아부꾼
Korean pronunciation: 시-커-펀트 (강세: 시)
Example Sentences
- The new intern was such a sycophant that he even complimented the boss's terrible haircut.
- True friends give honest advice, while sycophants only tell you what you want to hear.
- The dictator's palace was filled with sycophants who applauded even when he sneezed.
sycophant
NOUN//ˈsɪkəfənt//
a person who acts obsequiously in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer
Calculated flattery toward someone powerful
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A sycophant acts like a servant
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Origin
From ancient Greek 'sykophantes,' meaning 'one who shows figs.' Originally referred to informants who reported illegal fig smugglers in Athens, but evolved to mean someone who curries favor with authority figures through flattery and informing.
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“The new intern was such a sycophant that he even complimented the boss's terrible haircut.”
“True friends give honest advice, while sycophants only tell you what you want to hear.”
“The dictator's palace was filled with sycophants who applauded even when he sneezed.”
“Don't be a sycophant; speak your mind even if others disagree.”
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