hagiological

/ˌheɪɡiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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