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Definition of saintly

saintly

/ˈseɪntli/
saint · ly
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1

Very holy, virtuous, or morally pure; resembling or characteristic of a saint in patience, kindness, and devotion.

Example

"The nurses showed saintly patience while caring for the overwhelmed and anxious patients."

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sainthood
saintlike
saintliness
saintly
saintpaulia
saitama
sajama

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the noun 'saint' (from Old French, ultimately from Latin 'sanctus', meaning 'holy' or 'consecrated') combined with the native adjective-forming suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saintly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saintly
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