SYCOPHANTIC Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

sycophantic

adjective

Definition of sycophantic

as in obsequious

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Recent Examples of sycophantic Like all other generative chatbots, its replies are sycophantic. — Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026 In an interview with Mostly Human spotted by MacRumors, Craig Federighi said Apple’s new Siri won’t act all sycophantic like chatbots made by OpenAI, Google, and others. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 12 June 2026 In Washington, President Gagwell is informed of the situation by her amusingly sycophantic press secretary (Matt Rogers). — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 That’s also why the AI makers have ratcheted up the AI to be sycophantic. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sycophantic

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For instance, Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have become openly obsequious in sucking up to the DSA.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
As a friend — her friends all know that Bobbi was singular — ever thoughtful, never obsequious, sometimes obstinate, always honest.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Definition of obsequious

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Such hagiographic descriptors are applied to nearly all of Hagwon’s striving middle-class characters as well as most of its wealthy ones.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Though mighty hagiographic, McPhee’s ability to break down a player’s gifts makes a poetic case for the game.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026

Definition of hagiographic

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After a while, though, all the professions of sincerity and thanks, the constant invocations of the one true POTUS, and the worshipful exhibits upstairs give the whole place a cultish, nostalgic gleam.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 May 2026

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