Definitions
- Describing someone who flatters or praises others excessively to gain favor or advantage. - Referring to behavior that is insincere and manipulative in order to achieve personal gain. - Talking about a person who is overly obsequious and servile towards those in power or authority.
- Describing someone who displays exaggerated flattery or affection towards others, especially those in power or authority. - Referring to behavior that is insincere and overly submissive in order to gain favor or advantage. - Talking about a person who is excessively eager to please and ingratiating towards others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that involves excessive flattery or subservience towards others.
- 2Both words can be used to describe manipulative behavior.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and imply insincerity.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Sycophantical implies more extreme and manipulative behavior than fawning.
- 2Formality: Sycophantical is a more formal word than fawning.
- 3Connotation: Sycophantical has a more negative connotation than fawning, which can sometimes be used in a more neutral or positive sense.
- 4Usage: Sycophantical is less commonly used than fawning in everyday language.
Remember this!
Sycophantical and fawning are synonyms that both describe behavior involving excessive flattery or subservience towards others. However, sycophantical implies more extreme and manipulative behavior, while fawning is a less intense word that can sometimes be used in a more neutral or positive sense. Sycophantical is also a more formal word that is less commonly used in everyday language.
