Saint

Pronunciation: /seɪnt/

Definitions of saint

noun a person recognized as holy or virtuous, typically in a religious context

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother always said that my uncle was a saint.

A2 During the festival, people gathered to honor the local saint.

B1 Many legends surround the life of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

B2 The stained glass windows in the cathedral depicted scenes from the life of various saints.

C1 The saintly deeds of Mother Teresa continue to inspire people around the world.

C2 The medieval town was known for its cathedral, which housed relics of multiple saints.

Examples of saint in a Sentence

formal The saint is known for their selfless acts of charity and devotion to God.

informal My grandma is a real saint, always helping out her neighbors and friends.

slang I can't believe he's being such a saint about cleaning up after the party.

figurative She has the patience of a saint when dealing with difficult customers.

Grammatical Forms of saint

• past tense: sainted
• plural: saints
• comparative: saintlier
• superlative: saintliest
• present tense: saints
• future tense: will saint
• perfect tense: have sainted
• continuous tense: is sainting
• singular: saint
• positive degree: saint
• infinitive: to saint
• gerund: sainting
• participle: sainting

Origin and Evolution of saint

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'saint' originates from the Latin word 'sanctus' meaning holy or consecrated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'saint' has come to specifically refer to individuals recognized as holy by a religious tradition, particularly in Christianity. The concept of saints and their veneration has evolved within various branches of Christianity and other religions.