hagiographic

The word “hagiographic” has 5 syllables: hag-i-o-graph-ic

It's pronounced as /ˌhæɡiəˈɡræfɪk/


What is synonym and antonym for hagiographic?

In the thesaurus, “hagiographic” has 38 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hagiographic along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hagiographic

  • abundant
  • adulatory
  • artificial
  • backhanded
  • cloying
  • copious
  • demonstrative
  • disarming
  • drooling
  • effusive
  • endearing
  • extravagant
  • feigned
  • fulsome
  • gushing
  • gushy
  • hypocritical
  • ingratiating
  • insincere
  • lavish
  • left-handed
  • mealymouthed
  • mushy
  • oily
  • oleaginous
  • profuse
  • sanctimonious
  • sickening
  • slavering
  • slobbering
  • soapy
  • two-faced
  • unctuous
  • uninhibited
  • unreserved
  • unrestrained
  • winning
  • winsome

Antonyms for hagiographic

  • artless
  • earnest
  • genuine
  • heartfelt
  • honest
  • ingenuous
  • sincere
  • true
  • unaffected
  • unfeigned
  • unpretending
  • unpretentious

Example Sentences

  • The biography, although informative, had a distinctly hagiographic tone.
  • The documentary presented a more critical view, avoiding a purely hagiographic portrayal.
  • Some scholars argue that the traditional narrative of the saint's life is too hagiographic.
  • The medieval manuscript was an exquisite example of hagiographic literature.
  • Despite its reputation as a reliable source, the text was criticized for its overtly hagiographic nature.

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  • undecayed
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  • worshiping
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  • zingy

idolizing

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  • hagiographical
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  • valuing
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  • worshipful
  • worshiping
  • worshipping

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