diaristic

adjective

di·​a·​ris·​tic ˌdī-ə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce diaristic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a diary
her diaristic tone

Examples of diaristic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to her exposed, diaristic approach as a lyricist, her vocal tone was totally unique, too — a thick, powerful style full of breaks and cries that could approximate the depth of Mercedes Sosa and the crackle of Alanis Morissette while bringing a timbre and elasticity all her own. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2024 This diaristic collection of songs comes after Swift announced her split with British actor Joe Alwyn, her boyfriend of six years, in April 2023. Suzy Exposito, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024 David’s improvisatory approach has generated a real bounty of diaristic non sequiturs — some of which, interestingly, reveal a fascination with acting itself, especially performances from midcentury American cinema. M.d. Rodrigues, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024 The e-mails feel more diaristic than the former President’s tweets, which were written with a larger audience in mind (haters, the media). Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for diaristic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diaristic was in 1884

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“Diaristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaristic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2024.

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