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

“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 Speed, Lancelot

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 Harris, William Cornwallis

“What you say, sir, is fery true,” remarked a neighbouring small farmer, who had a sycophantish tendency to echo or approve whatever fell from the laird’s lips.

From The Eagle Cliff by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)