Sycophancy (Noun)
Meaning
Fawning obsequiousness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The manager's constant sycophancy towards the CEO was annoying to the rest of the team.
- His fawning attitude towards the famous actress was seen as sycophancy by those who knew him.
- The employee's over-the-top praise of the boss's decisions reeked of sycophancy and insincerity.
- Many saw the politician's supporters as engaging in sycophancy, lavishing her with praise at every opportunity.
- The assistant's constant agreement with the director's opinions was perceived as sycophancy by the rest of the staff.