sycophant in a sentence
n.
Definition
A sycophant is a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage or favor.
Sample Sentences
- The sycophant flattered the manager in hopes of receiving a promotion.
- In the political arena, a sycophant often undermines genuine leadership with empty praise.
- She quickly realized that surrounding herself with sycophants would only hinder her growth.
- The sycophant's compliments were transparent, leaving everyone else in the room uncomfortable.
- Despite his intelligence, he remained a sycophant, sacrificing integrity for approval.
- The sycophant always seemed to know just what to say to win the favor of the boss.
- In a room full of sycophants, genuine opinions were hard to come by.
- She quickly realized that his flattering words were those of a sycophant rather than a true friend.
- The politician surrounded himself with sycophants who would agree with him no matter what.
- Despite his charm, many saw him as nothing more than a sycophant seeking personal gain.
- The sycophant flattered the boss relentlessly in hopes of receiving a promotion.
- She could always spot a sycophant from a distance, eager to ingratiate themselves with the powerful.
- His reputation as a sycophant made it difficult for others to trust his motives.
- Rather than speak the truth, he chose to act like a sycophant, hoping to win favor.
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