plutarchic

/pluˈtɑrki/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Plutarch or his works, especially in being biographical and philosophical in nature.

“The historian’s approach to biography was seen as plutarchic in its emphasis on moral lessons.”

2. noun

a biography or a collection of biographies in a style reminiscent of Plutarch.

“The scholar’s new book was a plutarchic collection of stories about famous leaders.”

Synonyms

  • biographical
  • historical
  • philosophical

Antonyms

  • fictional
  • untrue