OpenSynonym

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

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.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

pathographies

tell-alls

Browse the Thesaurus