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Saintly

Adjective / ˈseɪntli: / Another word for saintly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Saintly means behaving in a very good, kind, and patient way like a saint.

Synonyms & similar words

sainted saintlike angelic angelical beatific holy pious virtuous righteous godly pure moral upright devout angelic divine celestial benevolent gracious compassionate merciful forgiving patient gentle meek

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Example sentences

  1. My grandmother was a saintly woman who always put others before herself.
  2. The priest was known for his saintly behavior and kind heart.
  3. She always acted in a saintly manner and never spoke ill of others.
  4. The saintly nun spent her life helping the poor and needy.
  5. He was known for his saintly patience and forgiveness.

Quotes

  • Be saintly in your attitude, and you will be saintly in your life.
  • Saintly people are the ones who make the world a better place.
  • A saintly life is a life lived in service to others.

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