hagiographies

The word “hagiographies” has 5 syllables: hag-i-og-ra-phies

It's pronounced as /ˌhæɡiˈɑɡrəfiˌiz/


What is synonym and antonym for hagiographies?

In the thesaurus, “hagiographies” has 15 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for hagiographies along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hagiographies

  • autobiographies
  • biographies
  • bios
  • character sketches
  • chronicles
  • histories
  • lives
  • memoirs
  • obituaries
  • pasts
  • pathographies
  • profiles
  • psychobiographies
  • stories
  • tell-alls

Meanings of hagiographies

  • noun
    1. The study of saints and the documentation of their lives.
    2. A biography of a saint.
    3. A biography which expresses reverence and respect for its subject.
    4. A biography which is uncritically supportive of its subject, often including embellishments or propaganda.

Example Sentences

  • The library housed a diverse collection of religious hagiographies from different cultures.
  • Scholars often analyze various hagiographies to explore the intersection of history and faith.
  • The class discussed the unique characteristics of medieval hagiographies during the lecture.
  • The book club chose to read a selection of saints' hagiographies for their next meeting.
  • The historian specialized in studying the evolution of Christian hagiographies over centuries.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to hagiographies, such as: autobiographies, biographies, bios, character sketches, chronicles, histories, lives.

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