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- [sik-uh-fuh n-see, -fan-, sahy-kuh-]
- /ˈsɪk ə fən si, -ˌfæn-, ˈsaɪ kə-/
- /ˈsɪk.ə.fən.si/
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- [sik-uh-fuh n-see, -fan-, sahy-kuh-]
- /ˈsɪk ə fən si, -ˌfæn-, ˈsaɪ kə-/
Definitions of sycophancy word
- noun sycophancy self-seeking or servile flattery. 1
- noun sycophancy the character or conduct of a sycophant. 1
- noun sycophancy obsequiousness, fawning 1
- uncountable noun sycophancy Sycophancy is the quality or action of being sycophantic. 0
- noun sycophancy the behavior or character, or an act, of a sycophant; servile flattery 0
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Origin of sycophancy
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin sȳcophantia trickery < Greek sȳkophantía dishonest prosecution, equivalent to sȳkophant- (see sycophant) + -ia -y3; see -cy
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Parts of speech for Sycophancy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sycophancy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sycophancy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sycophancy
noun sycophancy
- adulation — Adulation is uncritical admiration and praise of someone or something.
- blandishment — the act of blandishing; cajolery
- bravo — Some people say 'bravo' to express appreciation when someone has done something well.
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
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