hagiological
/ˌheɪɡiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the study or writing of the lives of saints.
- The course covers hagiological traditions from different cultures.
- The library has a large collection of hagiological works.
- Her hagiological studies took her to ancient monasteries.
- Overly praising or idealizing someone, as if they were a saint.
- The article was so hagiological that it read like a fairy tale.
- Many fans write hagiological posts about their favorite celebrities.
- The official biography was criticized for its hagiological tone.