essayistic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or like an essay, especially in style, format, or organization and often in reflecting a more personal approach than a treatise, thesis, or the like.
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resembling formal exposition.
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expository; discursive; explanatory.
Etymology
Origin of essayistic
Example Sentences
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But also I really loved how Nellie was going about this story, which was kind of more essayistic.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2024
In Taipei-born filmmaker S. Leo Chiang’s essayistic short, that island — battle-scarred, mythical and touristy — is also a symbol of his mixed feelings about nationality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2024
Schiff approached Friday’s program more as he would one of his recitals, which these days are long but often rewarding, essayistic assemblages announced from the stage rather than advertised in advance.
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2023
Sen, who describes his style as "cinematic, creative, essayistic", used tools from fiction films, such as mounting cameras on cranes and tracks, to make this non-fiction story.
From Reuters ● Feb. 13, 2023
In the instance of Beethoven the critical or essayistic side is limited.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 by Hamilton Wright Mabie
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