Autographically

/ˌɔːtəɡˈræfɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to autobiography; in a way that involves personal, self-written accounts or autobiographical elements.

Etymology

From autographical + -ly adverb suffix. A literary term used when discussing writing that has autobiographical qualities or origins.

Kelly Says

Literary critics use this word to politely hint that a novel is probably based on the author's life without saying 'this is definitely the author's diary'—it's a graceful academic escape hatch.

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