sycophant
noun
a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
sycophantish
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a word derived from
sycophant.
Example Sentences
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Mr. McQueen dressed the rich, but unlike so many in fashion, his relationship to them was hardly sycophantish.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2011
“No offense,” I say, with a terrible, sycophantish smile, and tip an imaginary hat.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
Well versed in all the petty arts of a mean and sycophantish court, Father Asrát had held during two successive reigns the snug office of confessor to the royal family.
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by William Cornwallis Harris
“Why, you wicked, parasitical, young court flatterer!” cried Sir Robert; “you’re getting spoiled and sycophantish already.”
From In Honour's Cause A Tale of the Days of George the First by Lancelot Speed
He led a profligate life, and procured funds to satisfy his needs by writing sycophantish letters to all the nobles and princes with whom he was acquainted.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various
