Autobiographical: meaning, definitions and examples
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autobiographical
[ ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈɡræfɪk(ə)l ]
writing
Relating to or in the style of an autobiography; self-revealing.
Synonyms
personal, reflective, self-revealing.
Examples of usage
- It was an autobiographical novel, based on the author's own experiences.
- Her paintings are deeply autobiographical, reflecting her personal struggles and triumphs.
Translations
Translations of the word "autobiographical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 autobiográfico
🇮🇳 आत्मकथात्मक
🇩🇪 autobiografisch
🇮🇩 autobiografi
🇺🇦 автобіографічний
🇵🇱 autobiograficzny
🇯🇵 自伝的 (じでんてき)
🇫🇷 autobiographique
🇪🇸 autobiográfico
🇹🇷 otobiyografik
🇰🇷 자전적인 (jajeonjeog-in)
🇸🇦 سير ذاتية
🇨🇿 autobiografický
🇸🇰 autobiografický
🇨🇳 自传的 (zìzhuàn de)
🇸🇮 avtobiografski
🇮🇸 sjálfsævisögulegur
🇰🇿 өмірбаяндық
🇬🇪 ავტობიოგრაფიული
🇦🇿 avtobioqrafik
🇲🇽 autobiográfico
Etymology
The term 'autobiographical' originated from the combination of 'auto-' meaning self and 'biography' meaning a written account of someone's life. The concept of autobiographical writing has been present throughout history, with famous examples such as 'The Confessions' by Saint Augustine and 'The Diary of Anne Frank'. Autobiographical works provide insight into the personal experiences and reflections of the author, offering a unique perspective on their life.