diaristic

adjective

di·​a·​ris·​tic ˌdī-ə-ˈri-stik 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of a diary

her diaristic tone

Examples of diaristic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For listeners hoping to earn a diaristic or documentarian view into Bieber’s internal life or public dramas, the album will surely disappoint. —Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 16 July 2025

There are diaristic pieces about writer’s block, including one from Carmen Maria Machado last year that doubles, as many do, as a sidelong apology for not posting enough. —Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 July 2025

Again is a diaristic examination of the months following Dominique’s arrest, with Darian sharing her raw feelings, emotions, and experiences on the page. —Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025

But unlike those timeless compositions, this new batch, in all their diaristic voice, feel destined to stay stuck in their moment. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for diaristic

• agonistic
• altruistic
• animistic
• aphoristic
• atheistic
• cabalistic
• calvinistic
• chauvinistic
• dualistic
• egoistic
• egotistic
• eucharistic