sycophantic
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Thomas is still untangling the frightening mirage that was the past four months of his life, but he says his most dangerous delusions were abetted by the most sycophantic version of ChatGPT: GPT-4.
From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026
And so there's a sort of sycophantic element of basically sort of talking to yourself in a way, like to a mirror.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
Numerous users have reported that the chatbot is overly sycophantic, leading some to spiral into manic and psychotic episodes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
An internal shift to rely on that user feedback had helped make ChatGPT’s 4o model so sycophantic earlier this year that it has been accused of exacerbating severe mental-health issues for some users.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
Once upon a time—fairly recently, in fact—Molly would’ve gagged over these words, both because they’re blatantly sycophantic and cringingly sentimental.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
Vocabulary lists containing sycophantic
Grendel
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Scythe
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
