Hagiography

Pronunciation: /ˌhæɡiːˈɑːɡrəfiː/

Hagiography (noun)

  1. A written account of the life of a saint or religious figure, often highlighting their virtues.
  2. A biography that presents someone in an overly positive or flattering way.

Examples

  • A hagiography often highlights the miracles performed by the saint.
  • The author created a hagiography that portrayed the leader as flawless.

Common collocations: write a hagiography, study hagiography, create a hagiography, analyze hagiography

Synonyms of Hagiography

Formal

Neutral