hagiographic

adjective

ha·​gio·​graph·​ic ˌha-gē-ə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce hagiographic (audio)
ˌhā-, 
-jē-
variants or less commonly hagiographical
ˌha-gē-ə-ˈgra-fi-kəl How to pronounce hagiographic (audio)
ˌhā-, 
-jē-
Synonyms of hagiographicnext
1
: of, relating to, or being hagiography
especially : excessively flattering
a hagiographic biography
2
: of or relating to the Hagiographa

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a hagiographic portrait of one of the pioneers of the automotive age
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That’s a little too hagiographic, even for this finale era of The Late Show. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 When artists who are also fans embark on such projects, the results can be too admiring, too fanboy, too hagiographic. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 June 2026 The Gracious Visionary is a rather hagiographic film title for one’s life and work. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026 Though mighty hagiographic, McPhee’s ability to break down a player’s gifts makes a poetic case for the game. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hagiographic

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of hagiographic was circa 1652

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“Hagiographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hagiographic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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