adjective
Sycophantic is an adjective that describes someone who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.
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The sycophantic behavior of the employees towards the boss was quite evident during the meeting.
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I can't stand that sycophantic guy who always agrees with everything the boss says.
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Stop being so sycophantic, it's annoying.
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Her sycophantic attitude towards the popular kids in school was like a moth to a flame.