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hagiographic

1 of 1adjective
/ˌhæɡiəˈɡræfɪk/
Forms:more hagiographic,most hagiographic
1

giving a highly exaggerated and flattering representation of a person as if they are perfect

  • The biography was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the politician.
  • She found the movie to be hagiographic, depicting the historical figure as flawless.
  • The author’s hagiographic description of the leader seemed unrealistic to many readers.
  • They avoided any critical analysis in favor of a hagiographic account of the historical figure.
  • Critics accused the documentary of presenting a hagiographic view of the celebrity.