Halley's Comet or Comet Halley (/Ëhaeli/ ËhÃ¦li /or/), ËheÉªli officially DESIGNATED/1p, halley is a-short period comet visible From earth everyâ75 76. yearshe perihelion, the point in the comet's orbit when it is nearest the Sun, is just 0.6 AU. This is between the orbits of Mercury and Venus. Its aphelion, or farthest distance from the Sun, is 35 AU (roughly the distance of Pluto).
The definition of a sycophant is a person who tries to gain attention by flattering wealthy or influential people. An example of a sycophant is someone who agrees with everything his boss says and who brings his boss gifts once a month. a person who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth or influence; parasite; toady. Origin of sycophant.
Synonym Discussion of leech. parasite, sycophant, toady, leech, sponge mean a usually obsequious flatterer or self-seeker. parasite applies to one who clings to a person of wealth, power, or influence or is useless to society. â¨a jet-setter with an entourage of parasitesâ© sycophant adds to this a strong suggestion of fawning, flattery, or adulation.