flatteringly (obsolete).

In a fawning manner. Cringingly, flatteringly, servilely.

By underhand means, in order to gain an office or position. Cf. ambition, n. 6. Obsolete. rare.

In an adulatory or servile manner; flatteringly.

In a sycophantic manner; like a sycophant; in the way of mean flattery.

In the manner of a sycophant; sycophantically.

in an insinuating manner.

in an ingratiating manner, in a way to win favour.