English Explanatory Dictionary

saintly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Like or characteristic of a saint; befitting a holy person; saintlike.

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪntli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-saintly.wav

Word forms

saintly saintlier saintliest

Etymology

From Middle English *saintli (suggested by seyntly (adverb)), equivalent to saint + -ly. Compare saintlike.

Synonyms

holy pious saintlike

Derived words

saintlihood saintlily saintliness supersaintly unsaintly
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