Sainted

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪntɪd/

Definitions of sainted

adjective regarded as holy or godly; saintly

Example Sentences

A1 She was a sainted woman who dedicated her life to helping others.

A2 The sainted priest was known for his acts of kindness and compassion.

B1 The sainted nun spent her days praying and caring for the sick in the community.

B2 The sainted martyr sacrificed their life for their beliefs.

C1 The sainted figure in history is revered for their selfless actions and teachings.

C2 The sainted leader led their people with wisdom and grace.

Examples of sainted in a Sentence

formal The sainted nun dedicated her life to serving the poor and needy.

informal Everyone in the village regarded the sainted old man with reverence.

slang I heard that the sainted lady down the street is actually a millionaire in disguise.

figurative The sainted memory of her grandmother will always hold a special place in her heart.

Grammatical Forms of sainted

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

Origin and Evolution of sainted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sainted' originated from the Old French word 'saint', which came from the Latin word 'sanctus' meaning holy or consecrated.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to individuals who were officially recognized as saints by the Catholic Church, the term 'sainted' has evolved to also describe individuals who are revered or highly respected for their exceptional virtue or goodness.