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sycophantic SIK-uh-fant-ik adjective the use of flattery to win favor from influential or prominent people 1992Chill FactorFace after sullen face, with an occasional worker attempting a scared, sycophantic smile.1995Come to GriefA few sycophantic hands shot out to make contact with her as we followed a lisping young greeter to a central, noteworthy table.1999Southern CrossShe thought of her wealthy dentist husband with all his radio ads and strip mall offices and sycophantic employees.Labels: Dick Francis, Laurence James, Patricia Cornwell
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