toadyish

adjective

Definition of toadyishnext
as in sycophantic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toadyish
  1. sycophantic
  2. meek
  3. unassuming
  4. retiring
Adjective
  • Unlike other, sycophantic portions of right-wing media, Kirk isn’t simply a hanger-on to the conservative elite.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Driver begins the show unsteadily; his early scenes with Nancy and with Jimmy (Keith Nobbs), a sycophantic assistant, lack confidence and dimension.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of sycophantic
Adjective
  • Jenn, while possibly the best person on the show, is too meek and too little in her own estimation.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The conclusion hasn’t changed, despite meek attempts at introducing gendered representation.
    Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 26 Jan. 2024
Definition of meek
Adjective
  • In this part of the world, even the most unassuming ports are often packed with rich history, culture, and stunning beauty.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Instead, the lodges are unassuming, clean, and cozy, and the grub is tasty and reasonably priced.
    Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of unassuming
Adjective
  • After running more than 400 games, the researchers concluded that a fully passive style of scavenging – snatching some carrion when no one is looking – was too retiring and less than ideal.
    Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Austen’s most retiring and internal heroine, spends much of the movie chatting to the camera, even giving sarcastic glances and eye rolls in the middle of the action.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 July 2022
Definition of retiring
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