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View usage for: (seɪntli) adjectiveA saintly person behaves in a very good or very holy way. [approval] ...his saintly mother. She has been saintly in her self-restraint. Synonyms: virtuous, godly, holy, religious More Synonyms of saintly saintliness (seɪntlɪnəs) uncountable noun They were praised for their courage and saintliness. saintly in British English (ˈseɪntlɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -lier or -liestlike, relating to, or suitable for a saint Derived forms saintlily (ˈsaintlily) adverb saintliness (ˈsaintliness) noun saintly in American English (ˈseɪntli) adjectiveWord forms: ˈsaintlier or ˈsaintliest of, like, or suitable for a saint Derived forms saintliness (ˈsaintliness) noun Examples of 'saintly' in a sentencesaintly At that time his saintly public image was still intact.None of this success has made me a more saintly or holy person.We row about it to this day, with my saintly mother seeing both sides of the argument.One who had a saintly image in life has sadly been exposed in the past couple of weeks as having had a shady secret.The dance routines were tame, there was next to no humour and they seemed almost saintly when they spoke.By putting her further back in the drawing than usual, he makes of her a saintly figure in a niche.He was a saintly man.Her reticence appeared almost saintly.In this memoir she comes across as intelligent, generous, almost saintly. QuotationsSaintliness is also a temptationJean AnouilhBeckett In other languagessaintly British English: saintly ADJECTIVE A saintly person behaves in a very good or very holy way. ...his saintly mother. - American English: saintly
- Brazilian Portuguese: santo
- Chinese: 神圣的
- European Spanish: santo
- French: saint
- German: frömmlerisch
- Italian: santo
- Japanese: 高徳な
- Korean: 성자 같은
- European Portuguese: santo
- Latin American Spanish: santo
Definition behaving in a very good, patient, or holy way I assumed a look of saintly innocence. Synonyms sainted blessedgod-fearing beatific sinless saintlike full of good works QuotationSaintliness is also a temptation [Jean Anouilh – Beckett]Additional synonymsDefinition very kind, pure, or beautiful an angelic little face Synonyms pure, beautiful, lovely, innocent, entrancing, virtuous, saintly, adorable, beatifica blameless life Synonyms innocent, clear, clean, upright, stainless, honest, immaculate, impeccable, virtuous, faultless, squeaky-clean, unblemished, unsullied, uninvolved, unimpeachable, untarnished, above suspicion, irreproachable, guiltless, unspotted, unoffending Definition sincere She was a devout Christian. Synonyms religious, godly, pious, pure, holy, orthodox, saintly, reverent, prayerful - sail through something
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Additional synonymsDefinition deeply religious a learned and godly preacher Synonyms devout, religious, holy, righteous, pious, good, saintly, god-fearing Definition (of a person) religious and leading a virtuous life The local people think of him as a holy man. Synonyms devout, godly, religious, pure, divine, faithful, righteous, pious, virtuous, hallowed, saintly, god-fearing Definition religious or devout He was brought up by pious relatives. Synonyms religious, godly, devoted, spiritual, holy, dedicated, righteous, devout, saintly, God-fearing, reverentDefinition pious or devout They are both very religious. Synonyms devout, believing, godly, committed, holy, practising, faithful, pious, God-fearing, reverent, pure, churchgoing Definition moral, just, or virtuous She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person. Synonyms virtuous, good, just, fair, moral, pure, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, equitable, law-abiding, squeaky-clean, blamelessSynonyms innocent, pure, immaculate, virtuous, faultless, squeaky-clean, unblemished, unsullied, without sin, guiltless, without fault, uncorrupted, undefiledDefinition deserving of admiration or respect worthy members of the community Synonyms praiseworthy, good, excellent, deserving, valuable, decent, reliable, worthwhile, respectable, upright, admirable, honourable, honest, righteous, reputable, virtuous, dependable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, estimable |