Saintly

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪntli/

Definitions of saintly

adjective having the qualities of a saint; very virtuous, holy, or religious

Example Sentences

A1 She has a saintly smile.

A2 The old man was known for his saintly deeds.

B1 The saintly nun dedicated her life to helping the poor.

B2 His saintly behavior earned him the respect of all who knew him.

C1 The saintly aura surrounding her made people feel at peace.

C2 The saintly figure of Mother Teresa continues to inspire people around the world.

Examples of saintly in a Sentence

formal The saintly figure was revered by all who knew him.

informal She always acts so saintly, like she can do no wrong.

slang I don't trust his saintly act, I think he's up to something.

figurative Her saintly presence brought a sense of peace to the chaotic situation.

Grammatical Forms of saintly

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

Origin and Evolution of saintly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'saintly' originated from the Old English word 'seintlic' which was derived from the Latin word 'sanctus' meaning holy or sacred.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'saintly' has retained its original meaning of being holy or sacred, but has also developed a more figurative sense to describe someone who is exceptionally virtuous or morally upright.