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saintly

adjective

  1. of great holiness/sanctity (as would belong to or befit a saint)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪntli/

adj

Etymology: From Middle English *saintli (suggested by seyntly (adverb)), equivalent to saint + -ly. Compare saintlike.

  1. Like or characteristic of a saint; befitting a holy person; saintlike.

    Sophie led a saintly life.

    Since my sother is nothing short of saintly, she fetches me daily from work and transports me here and there.