Sycophantic

adjective/sik-uh-FAN-tik/

Meaning

Flattering someone powerful in a fake way to win their favour.

In context
She grew tired of the sycophantic students who only agreed with the teacher.

Remember it

A 'sycophant' is a fawning flatterer; sycophantic behaviour is buttering someone up.

Use it well

Use to criticise fake, grovelling flattery aimed at powerful people.