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sycophantically

/sɪˌkɒfənˈtɪkəli/ adverb · British & US

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What does sycophantically mean?

adverb

Done in a way that is intended to win favor or approval, often by flattering or trying to please someone.

Example

"She spoke sycophantically to the boss, trying to get a promotion."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

sycophant sycophancy sycophantism sycophantically

What's another word for sycophantically?

flatteringly obsequiously servilely toadyingly fawningly cringingly

What's the opposite of sycophantically?

bluntly honestly directly

Rhymes with sycophantically

critically historically literally potentially