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sycophantically

syc·o·phant
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sik-uh-fuh nt, -fant, sahy-kuh-]
    • /ˈsɪk ə fənt, -ˌfænt, ˈsaɪ kə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sik-uh-fuh nt, -fant, sahy-kuh-]
    • /ˈsɪk ə fənt, -ˌfænt, ˈsaɪ kə-/

Definition of sycophantically word

  • noun sycophantically a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite. 1
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Origin of sycophantically

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin sȳcophanta < Greek sȳkophántēs informer, equivalent to sŷko(n) fig + phan- (stem of phaínein to show) + -tēs agentive suffix

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Parts of speech for Sycophantically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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sycophantically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% 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.

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Synonyms for sycophantically

adv sycophantically

  • abjectly — utterly hopeless, miserable, humiliating, or wretched: abject poverty.
  • dutifully — performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.

adverb sycophantically

  • fawningly — In a feigning manner; falsely.
  • flatteringly — In a flattering manner.
  • grovelingly — Alternative form of grovellingly.
  • ingratiatingly — In an ingratiating manner.
  • obsequiously — characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
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  • sycophant

    a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
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