noun
- the practice of acting obsequiously in order to gain advantage; servile flattery
Usage: formal
Examples
- The politician’s rise to power was built on shameless sycophantism toward wealthy donors.
- Her constant sycophantism made her colleagues uncomfortable during meetings.
- The court was filled with advisors whose sycophantism prevented honest counsel.
- His sycophantism toward the boss was obvious to everyone in the office.
- The author criticized the culture of sycophantism in academic institutions.
- True leadership requires rejecting sycophantism in favor of honest feedback.