toadyish Synonyms

toadyish Meaning

Wordnet

toadyish (s)

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

attempting to win favor by flattery

FAQs About the word toadyish

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery, attempting to win favor by flattery

fawning, unassuming, retiring, sycophant, meek,sycophantic, abject, unpretentious, menial, servile

imperious, uppity, haughty, superior, lordly, haughty, supercilious,superior, supercilious, uppity

The toadyish aide fawned over his boss, seeking approval and advancement.

The insincere toadyish compliments were transparent and met with disdain.

The court was filled with toadyish courtiers striving to gain favor from the king.

The toadyish journalist flattered the politician in the hopes of gaining an exclusive interview.