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Sycophantic vs Deferential - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between sycophantic and deferential

is that sycophantic is obsequious, flattering, toadying while deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference.

sycophantic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Obsequious, flattering, toadying.

    • Related terms

    * sycophant

    deferential

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • respectful and considerate; showing deference
  • (anatomy) of, or relating to the vas deferens
  • based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions

    • Related terms

    * deferent

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