biographical
adjective
bio·graph·i·cal ˌbī-ə-ˈgra-fi-kəl 
variants or less commonly biographic
ˌbī-ə-ˈgra-fik
1
: of, relating to, or constituting biography
2
: consisting of biographies
a biographical dictionary
3
: relating to a list briefly identifying persons
biographical notes
biographically
ˌbī-ə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In this biographical crime drama, Zac Efron tackles the role of Ted Bundy, one of the most notorious serial killers of all time. 
Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2022 The biographical drama, based on the novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, is one of the most anticipated titles of the festival due to de Armas’ casting as the Hollywood icon. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Baz Luhrmann’s biographical film Elvis hits the streaming service next month along with the Divergent trilogy and Moonfall. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 In June, the pair coordinated sleek black looks for a screening of the biographical film in New York City. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2022 De Niro's portrayal of middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta in the biographical drama earned him his first Oscar win in the Best Actor category. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 About 21 years after his death, actor Óscar Jaenada gave an uncanny portrayal of Cantinflas in this 2014 biographical drama. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Archie will be a biographical drama about Cary Grant. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 8 Aug. 2022 The post also confirmed that Feldstein, who plays the central role of Fanny Brice in the biographical musical about the Follies star, will return to the production this Thursday. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 15 June 2022 See More
Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2022 The biographical drama, based on the novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, is one of the most anticipated titles of the festival due to de Armas’ casting as the Hollywood icon. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Baz Luhrmann’s biographical film Elvis hits the streaming service next month along with the Divergent trilogy and Moonfall. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 In June, the pair coordinated sleek black looks for a screening of the biographical film in New York City. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2022 De Niro's portrayal of middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta in the biographical drama earned him his first Oscar win in the Best Actor category. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 About 21 years after his death, actor Óscar Jaenada gave an uncanny portrayal of Cantinflas in this 2014 biographical drama. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Archie will be a biographical drama about Cary Grant. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 8 Aug. 2022 The post also confirmed that Feldstein, who plays the central role of Fanny Brice in the biographical musical about the Follies star, will return to the production this Thursday. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 15 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
biographical
adjective
bio·graph·i·cal ˌbī-ə-ˈgra-fi-kəl
: of or relating to an account of a real person's life
a biographical essay