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sainted Synonyms

Another word for sainted

Choosing another word for sainted depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Worthy of the highest reverence, affection, or moral praise, especially when referring to a dearly departed relative or a person of extraordinary virtue.

Usage Example

"He often spoke fondly of his saintly grandmother, who had raised six children on her own."

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saintly
Strong
angelic
revered
venerated
holy
virtuous
godly
pious

• adjective (Context 2)

Officially recognized, canonized, or venerated as a saint by a Christian church.

Usage Example

"The ancient cathedral houses relics belonging to several canonized martyrs of the early church."

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canonized
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beatified
blessed
hallowed
sanctified
consecrated

Opposites of sainted

The opposite of sainted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wicked
sinful
evil
ungodly
damned
unholy
accursed
villainous
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sainted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sainted
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