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hagiographic

adjective

/ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

Meaning

Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.

The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.

idealized, flattering, reverential, adulatory, worshipful

critical, realistic, objective

hagiographic biography, hagiographic portrayal, hagiographic account, hagiographic style

Large, heavy, or difficult to handle; complicated and inefficient.

fat or obese; having a large bulky body

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

not paying attention; careless; heedless

mentioned before; previously stated

Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.