Word: sycophantic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: syc
o
phan
tic
Definition: Obsequious, flattering, toadying.
Morphemes:
Affix: sycophant
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σῦκον
Language: grc
Decoded: sukon
Meaning: fig
Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: I show, demonstrate
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to