Sycophantish satirists that forever humor the prevailing folly. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
sycophantishly — adverb see sycophantish … New Collegiate Dictionary
sycophantishly — adv. sycophantically, obsequiously, flatteringly, while groveling to obtain favor … English contemporary dictionary
sycophantishly — syco·phant·ish·ly … English syllables
sycophantishly — adverb see sycophantish * * * sycˈophantishly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑sycophant … Useful english dictionary
sycophantish — adjective Date: 1794 sycophantic • sycophantishly adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
sycophant — sycophantic, sycophantical, sycophantish, adj. sycophantically, sycophantishly, adv. sycophantism, n. /sik euh feuhnt, fant , suy keuh /, n. a self seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite. [1530 40; < L sycophanta < Gk sykophántes informer,… … Universalium
soapily — adv. in a soapy manner; flatteringly, sycophantishly … English contemporary dictionary
sycophant — [sik′ə fənt, sik′əfant΄] n. [L sycophanta < Gr sykophantēs, informer, lit., maker of the sign of the fig < sykon, fig + phainein, to show: see FANTASY] a person who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth or influence; parasite; toady… … English World dictionary
