Sycophant

ENZH

What Does Sycophant Mean?

  • 拍马屁的人
  • 谄媚者
  • 奉承者

Sycophant Pronunciation

/ˈsɪkəfænt/

Sycophant Definition

noun

Definition

A person who acts obsequiously to someone important in order to gain advantage; a flatterer.

In ZH

一个为了获得好处而对某个重要人物恭维迎合的人;拍马屁的人。

How to Use Sycophant in a Sentence

  • He was surrounded by sycophants who only praised his every decision.
  • The politician was known for his sycophants who would do anything to stay in his good graces.
  • Sycophants often distort the truth to please their superiors.
  • In a corporate environment, sycophants can sometimes outshine genuine talent.
  • She quickly learned to avoid the sycophants who only wanted her approval.