Sycophants Meaning in English
word · lemma: sycophant
释义
People who act overly flattering or obedient toward someone important, usually to gain advantage or favor.
用法与细微差别
'Sycophants' is formal and somewhat negative; it's often used to criticize people who flatter powerful figures for personal gain. Common with politics or workplaces. Similar words: 'toadies,' 'flatterers.' Rarely used in casual speech.
例句
The king was surrounded by sycophants who always agreed with him.
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Politicians often attract sycophants looking for power.
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His office is full of sycophants who praise every idea he has.
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Don’t trust what those sycophants say—they’ll flatter anyone in charge.
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After his promotion, he noticed more sycophants appearing at his meetings.
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The boss is surrounded by sycophants, so it’s hard to give honest feedback.
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