sainted
sainted Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Worthy of the highest reverence, affection, or moral praise, especially when referring to a dearly departed relative or a person of extraordinary virtue.
"He often spoke fondly of his sainted grandmother, who had raised six children on her own."
Officially recognized, canonized, or venerated as a saint by a Christian church.
"The ancient cathedral houses relics belonging to several sainted martyrs of the early church."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'sainted' means officially canonized as a saint or reverently remembered after death (e.g., 'my sainted mother'), 'saintly' describes someone living a remarkably virtuous, patient, or pious life.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in late Middle English from the noun and verb 'saint' (from Old French 'seint', ultimately from Latin 'sanctus', meaning 'holy' or 'consecrated') combined with the participial suffix '-ed'.