sycophantically
adverbUK /ˌsɪk.əˈfæn.tɪ.kəl.i/
US /ˌsɪk.əˈfæn.tɪ.kəl.i/
In a way that praises someone too much to get something from them.
He smiled sycophantically at the teacher, hoping for a better grade.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a manner showing excessive eagerness to please someone in power.
The assistant nodded sycophantically at every word the boss said.
3. With insincere praise meant to gain favor.
She spoke sycophantically about the judge's wisdom, hoping to win the contest.
4. In a way that acts like a people-pleaser who flatters for personal gain.
The salesman laughed sycophantically at the customer's jokes.