adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Anecdotal. archaic, rare
2. 2
   Producing anecdotes. archaic, rare

   "As the evening wore on, Quimby waxed anecdotive."

Example

More examples

"As the evening wore on, Quimby waxed anecdotive."

Etymology

From anecdote + -ive.

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