Hagiographic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌha-gē-ə-ˈgra-fik/ ha·gio·graph·ic

Meaning & Definition of Hagiographic

Hagiographic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or being hagiography; especially, excessively flattering
  2. of or relating to the Hagiographa

Hagiographic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. overly or insincerely flattering

    "a hagiographic portrait of one of the pioneers of the automotive age"

    similar: adulatory, fulsome, gushing, gushy, oily, oleaginous, soapy, unctuous
    related: drooling, slavering, slobbering, cloying, sickening, demonstrative, effusive, mushy, uninhibited, unreserved, unrestrained, artificial, backhanded, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, left-handed, mealymouthed, sanctimonious, two-faced, disarming, endearing, ingratiating, winning, winsome, extravagant, lavish, abundant, copious, profuse
    near: artless, earnest, genuine, heartfelt, honest, ingenuous, sincere, true, unaffected, unfeigned, unpretending, unpretentious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hagiographic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hagiographic:

adulatory, fulsome, gushing, gushy, oily, oleaginous, soapy, unctuous

Related Words for Hagiographic

drooling, slavering, slobbering, cloying, sickening, demonstrative, effusive, mushy, uninhibited, unreserved, unrestrained, artificial, backhanded, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, left-handed, mealymouthed, sanctimonious, two-faced, disarming, endearing, ingratiating, winning, winsome, extravagant, lavish, abundant, copious, profuse

Near Antonyms of Hagiographic

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

Origin & Etymology of Hagiographic

First known use: circa 1652

Frequently Asked Questions about Hagiographic

What does "Hagiographic" mean?

"Hagiographic" means of, relating to, or being hagiography; especially, excessively flattering. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or being hagiography; especially, excessively flattering.

What is another word for "Hagiographic"?

Other words for "Hagiographic" include adulatory, fulsome, gushing, gushy, oily, oleaginous, soapy and unctuous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hagiographic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hagiographic"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hagiographic". Common alternatives include adulatory, fulsome, gushing, gushy, oily, oleaginous, soapy and unctuous.

How do you use "Hagiographic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hagiographic" in a sentence: "a hagiographic portrait of one of the pioneers of the automotive age".

Is "Hagiographic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hagiographic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Hagiographic"?

"Hagiographic" is pronounced /ˌha-gē-ə-ˈgra-fik/ and divided into syllables as ha·gio·graph·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Hagiographic"?

First known use: circa 1652.

What is another word for "Hagiographic" meaning "overly or insincerely flattering"?

When "Hagiographic" (adjective) means overly or insincerely flattering, synonyms include adulatory, fulsome, gushing, gushy, oily and oleaginous.