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 Harris, William Cornwallis

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

Busy tongues carried to him tales of these sneers—which were, indeed, scarcely concealed in his own presence, and which were only too openly betrayed by the behaviour of the sycophantish crew.

From Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 by Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of