toadyish

adjective

Definition of toadyishnext
as in sycophantic

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  1. sycophantic
  2. meek
  3. unassuming
  4. retiring
Adjective
  • Politicians in both parties are distancing themselves from an increasingly unpopular building boom faster than a sycophantic chatbot can flatter its user.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Always chipper, always sycophantic, and completely nonsensical.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sycophantic
Adjective
  • Moore plays Mona Friedman, a meek housewife who hasn’t sung in front of anyone since church choir and is unexpectedly cast in a community-theater production — then transforms into a zealous method actor willing to wage war over a marginal role.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Though sympathetic to the onslaught of treatments Zai is facing, the meek, protective Minoti warns her of the repercussions of rebellion.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of meek
Adjective
  • This unassuming strip of blue next to a busy road is the city's lifeline to the Colorado River.
    — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Well, some travelers have put one particular doughy delight at the center of their itineraries, much to the chagrin of unassuming locals.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of unassuming
Adjective
  • Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.
    — Daily News Staff, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
  • 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
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