sycophantically

[US]/[sɪˈkɒfən.tɪ.kə.li]/
[UK]/[sɪˈkɒfən.tɪ.kə.li]/

Translation

adv.In a sycophantic manner; excessively flattering in order to gain favor.; Displaying the qualities of a sycophant.

Phrases & Collocations

sycophantically agreeing

speaking sycophantically

behaving sycophantically

sycophantically flattering

acting sycophantically

sycophantically praising

sycophantically supporting

sycophantically nodding

sycophantically smiling

sycophantically deferring

Example Sentences

he laughed sycophantically at the ceo's terrible joke.

the intern nodded sycophantically, agreeing with everything the manager said.

she smiled sycophantically at the powerful politician, hoping for a favor.

the assistant spoke sycophantically about the boss's brilliance to impress others.

he agreed sycophantically with the proposal, even though he thought it was flawed.

the employee flattered the client sycophantically to secure the deal.

she listened sycophantically to the director's ideas, offering excessive praise.

he bowed sycophantically before the king, seeking royal approval.

the subordinate praised the project sycophantically, exaggerating its potential.

she echoed the senior manager's opinions sycophantically to gain favor.

he responded sycophantically to the question, showering the interviewer with compliments.

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