▪ I. † ˈsycophantly, a. Obs. rare—1.
[f. as prec. + -ly1.]
= sycophantic.
| a 1680 in R. L'Estrange Answ. Litter of Libels 9 Sycophantly Knave. |
▪ II. ˈsycophantly, adv. rare.
[f. sycophant a. + -ly2.]
In the manner of a sycophant; sycophantically.
| 1672 Penn Spir. Truth Vind. 94 We deny not the use of Master, Father, Son, Servant, &c., when they are significantly, and not improperly and Sycophantly used. 1871 Member for Paris II. 13 Self-styled Democrats, who refuse homage to a king, but fawn sycophantly upon the mob. |