SYCOPHANT
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Sycophant.
How to pronounce sycophant:
US
Sycophant - as a noun
A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crawler12lackey15toady9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adulator9flatterer12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sycophant - as a verb
To inform against; hence, to calumniate.
To play the sycophant toward; to flatter obsequiously.
Example Sentences
"He surrounded himself with sycophants who were always praising him."
"The politician only listened to the sycophants who flattered him."
"She quickly saw through the sycophant's false praise and insincere compliments."
"The CEO had no patience for sycophants and valued honest feedback."
"The sycophant followed the celebrity everywhere, hoping for a chance to gain favor."
Word Game Points
Is SYCOPHANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sycophant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SYCOPHANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is SYCOPHANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sycophant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSYCOPHANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is SYCOPHANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sycophant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSYCOPHANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
