Definitions
- Describing the act of excessively flattering someone in order to gain favor or advantage. - Referring to the behavior of insincerely praising someone in order to manipulate them. - Talking about the practice of fawning over someone in a servile or obsequious manner.
- Describing the act of praising someone highly and excessively. - Referring to the behavior of showing excessive admiration or flattery towards someone. - Talking about the practice of idolizing or worshiping someone to an extreme degree.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe excessive praise or flattery towards someone.
- 2Both words can be used to describe insincere or manipulative behavior.
- 3Both words can have negative connotations depending on the context.
- 4Both words can be used to describe behavior that is meant to gain favor or advantage.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sycophantry is less commonly used than adulation.
- 2Intensity: Adulation implies a higher degree of praise or admiration than sycophantry.
- 3Purpose: Sycophantry is often used to describe behavior that is meant to gain favor or advantage, while adulation can be used to describe behavior that is more genuine.
- 4Connotation: Sycophantry has a more negative connotation than adulation, as it implies insincerity and manipulation.
Remember this!
Sycophantry and adulation both describe excessive praise or flattery towards someone, but there are some differences between the two. Sycophantry is less commonly used and has a more negative connotation, implying insincerity and manipulation. It is often used to describe behavior that is meant to gain favor or advantage. On the other hand, adulation implies a higher degree of praise or admiration and can be used to describe behavior that is more genuine.
